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ACCOUNTABILITY

\ɐkˌa͡ʊntəbˈɪlɪti], \ɐkˌa‍ʊntəbˈɪlɪti], \ɐ_k_ˌaʊ_n_t_ə_b_ˈɪ_l_ɪ_t_i]\

Definitions of ACCOUNTABILITY

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; accountableness.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; accountableness.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

The state of being accountable. -accountableness.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

n. The state of being accountable, or liable to give account, or pay damages for injury done.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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