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accountability

/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does accountability mean?

noun

The state of being accountable; the obligation to explain and justify one's actions, decisions, and performance.

Example

"The company's board of directors emphasized the importance of accountability in their annual report."

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