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Accountability

ACCOUNTABIL'ITY, n. 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 p...

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ACCOUNTABIL'ITY, n.

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.

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