Accountability
Accountability refers to the obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds.
Accountability having to answer to someone for your actions.
Webster Dictionary Meaning
1. Accountability
- The state of being accountable; liability to be
called on to render an account; accountableness. Category: Accounting & Auditing
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