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Meaning
Noun
●
The
state of being
accountable
;
liability
to
be called
on to
render
an
account
or give an
explanation
;
liability
to be
held
responsible
or
answerable
for something.
●
An
open
determination
of
one's
responsibility
for something and
imposition
of consequences.
●
Good-faith
acceptance
of
one's
responsibility
for something and of its consequences.
●
In Military:
The
obligation
imposed
by law or
regulation
on an
officer
or other person for
keeping
accurate
record
of
property
,
documents
, or
funds
. The person having this
obligation
may or may not have
actual
possession
of the
property
,
documents
, or
funds
. Accountability is
concerned
primarily
with
records
, while
responsibility
is
concerned
primarily
with
custody
, care, and safekeeping.
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