The accountability
Example: Accountability assigns responsibility for actions under the law
Definition
"Accountability" in law refers to the obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and their consequences, ensuring that individuals or organizations are answerable to others under legal or ethical standards.
Etymology
The word "accountability" originates from the late 18th century, derived from the noun "account" combined with the suffix "-ability," indicating the capacity or fitness to be held responsible. Did you know? The root "account" comes from Old French 'aconter', meaning to reckon or explain, highlighting the concept of giving a clear explanation for one's actions.
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"The accountability" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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