accountability

Definitions

The fact or condition of being responsible for one's actions or decisions.

An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions.

Examples

The manager emphasized that accountability is essential for the success of the team.

Public officials must be held to a high standard of accountability for their actions.

Taking personal accountability for your mistakes is a sign of true maturity.

Synonyms

responsibility liability answerability blameworthiness duty obligation amenability

Antonyms

irresponsibility unaccountability impunity exemption immunity lawlessness unreliability