full answerability

[/fʊl ˌænsərəˈbɪləti/]
noun
responsabilidade plena
1. The complete state or quality of being answerable, accountable, or liable for one's actions, decisions, or conduct without exception or limitation
The new policy ensures full answerability of all managers for their departmental budgets.
A nova política garante a responsabilidade plena de todos os gerentes pelos orçamentos departamentais.
2. The obligation to provide complete explanations, justifications, or responses for all aspects of one's work or behavior
Full answerability means you must explain every decision made during the project.
Responsabilidade plena significa que você deve explicar todas as decisões tomadas durante o projeto.
3. In legal or administrative contexts, the comprehensive liability for consequences and outcomes without exemptions
The contract stipulates full answerability for any damages caused by negligence.
O contrato estipula responsabilidade plena por qualquer dano causado por negligência.
In Brazilian corporate and governmental culture, 'full answerability' (responsabilidade plena) is increasingly emphasized in compliance programs and governance structures, reflecting growing demands for transparency and ethical conduct in both public and private sectors. This concept gained prominence following various corporate scandals and is now a key element in risk management frameworks.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
full accountabilitycomplete responsibilitytotal liabilityabsolute accountabilitycomprehensive responsibleness
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-accountabilityirresponsibilityimmunityexemptionlack of accountability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responsabilidade plena
Most common usage in business and administrative contexts
São Paulo
prestação de contas completa
Often used in corporate governance discussions
Rio de Janeiro
responsabilidade integral
Alternative formulation used in legal documents
Portugal
responsabilidade total
Slightly different emphasis, commonly used in European Portuguese contexts

Related Words

accountabilityresponsibilityliabilityanswerabilityculpabilityobligationconsequencetransparency

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold someone to full answerability
ensure full answerability
demand full answerability
principle of full answerability
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