accountability

2 definitions • 4 examples

the fact of being responsible for what you do and able to give a satisfactory reason for it, or the degree to which this happens:

There were furious demands for greater police accountability.

Accountability is important these days, and managers aren't always willing to adopt risky strategies.

a situation in which someone is responsible for things that happen and can give a satisfactory reason for them:

The organization suffers from a lack of accountability.

greater/increased/more accountability The public has been demanding greater accountability from lawmakers.