accountableness

Example Sentences

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He made them under the full and solemn impression of his accountableness to mankind, and the God of nations.

From Discussion on American Slavery by Breckinridge, Rev. Robert J.

This single point—whether positive harm has been done to any one—comprehends the whole essence and sum of the conscious accountableness of very ignorant people.

From An Essay on the Evils of Popular Ignorance by Foster, John

There was a conditional bargain proposed: as to be a servant, or tutor, or guardian upon trust, always implies conditions and accountableness to them that entrust them.

From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Shields, Alexander

It is the foundation of all rights and obligations, and of all accountableness; and the notion of it is fixed and precise.

From Human Personality and its Survival of Bodily Death by Myers, F. W. H. (Frederic William Henry)

The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; accountableness.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah