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Webster 1913 Edition
Accountability
Ac-countˊa-bil′i-ty
,Noun.
The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; the obligation to bear the consequences for failure to perform as expected; accountableness.
“The awful idea of accountability.” R. Hall.
Syn. – answerability, answerableness
Webster 1828 Edition
Accountability
ACCOUNTABIL'ITY
,Noun.
1.
The state of being liable to answer for one's conduct; liability to give account, and to receive reward or punishment for actions.The awful idea of accountability.
2.
Liability to the payment of money or of damages; responsibility for a trust.