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accountability
[/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/]
noun
feminine
responsabilidade
1.
The quality or state of being accountable; the obligation to accept responsibility for one's actions and decisions
Government accountability is essential in a democracy.
A responsabilidade do governo é essencial em uma democracia.
2.
The requirement to explain and justify one's conduct to others
Corporate accountability ensures ethical business practices.
A responsabilidade corporativa garante práticas empresariais éticas.
3.
Legal or moral obligation to account for performance or results
Teachers must maintain accountability for student learning outcomes.
Os professores devem manter responsabilidade pelos resultados de aprendizado dos alunos.
Synonyms
responsibility
answerability
liability
obligation
Antonyms
irresponsibility
evasion
unaccountability
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
responsabilidade
most common usage
São Paulo
prestação de contas
used in business/financial contexts
Portugal
responsabilidade
standard usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
obrigação de prestar contas
formal administrative contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold someone accountable
call to account
take accountability for
assume accountability
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