accountability
noun
ac·count·abil·i·ty
ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being accountable
especially
: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions
public officials lacking accountability
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Mary Ramsey is the local government accountability reporter for The Charlotte Observer.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2024
The group put its focus on four pillars: racial justice and solidarity; police/community and accountability; mentoring and education; and community development.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2024
Little accountability, widespread effects The proliferation of electoral disinformation in India is usually governed through overlapping laws and regulations, as well as content moderation policies designed by the platforms themselves.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 3 June 2024
Now elderly, the survivors seek accountability for the years of abuse and the subsequent cover-ups.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2024
The group put its focus on four pillars: racial justice and solidarity; police/community and accountability; mentoring and education; and community development.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2024
Little accountability, widespread effects The proliferation of electoral disinformation in India is usually governed through overlapping laws and regulations, as well as content moderation policies designed by the platforms themselves.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 3 June 2024
Now elderly, the survivors seek accountability for the years of abuse and the subsequent cover-ups.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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