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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With a commitment to accuracy, accountability and innovation, the AJC is building on its legacy to redefine what a local news brand can be.—
Hugo Rojo,
AJC.com,
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Cobb said that the effort to recall Perkins represents an ongoing demand for accountability from local officials as decisionmaking around the Nebius data center continues.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Clarity matters most today when money or responsibilities come up.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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While announcing Jacobson’s hiring, Stagwell said her responsibilities will include expanding ReachTV’s footprint and deepening its content partnerships.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Answerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answerability. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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