accountability

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Synonyms: unaccountability, countability, uncountability

Antonyms: unaccountability, countability, uncountability

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Noun

1. The state of being [[accountable]]; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.
2. An open determination of one's responsibility for something and imposition of consequences.
3. An [[acceptance]] of [[good faith]] of one's [[responsibility]] for something and of its [[consequence]]s.
4. {{lb|en|military}} The [[obligation]] [[impose]]d by [[law]] or [[regulation]] on an [[officer]] or other person for keeping an accurate record of [[property]], [[documents]], or [[funds]].

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