as in accountability
willingness or obligation to explain one's actions or to admit being the cause of a problem
Without any answerability to the people, the despot's actions were motivated by a desire for personal enrichment.
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Noun
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While some umbrella schools can help with recordkeeping and submitting state paperwork, most don’t provide academic oversight or accountability.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
29 May 2025 -
In today's hybrid work environment, where top talent has endless options, consistent empathetic leadership—combining clear accountability with genuine care—creates the foundation for sustainable growth.—
Gregory Stebbins,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The president does not have the power to appoint the NPG director; instead, that responsibility is meant to be in the hands of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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In difficult moments Bruno is the guy who takes responsibility.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Answerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answerability. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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