answerability (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌænsərəˈbɪləti/

Definition

The quality or state of being accountable or responsible for one's actions, decisions, or obligations, and being able to explain or justify them.

Examples

• The company's answerability for its environmental impact is a key concern for regulators.

• We need to ensure there is clear answerability for the project's success or failure.

• The new law aims to increase the answerability of public officials to the citizens they serve.

How to Use answerability

answerability for (prepositional phrase)

The state of being responsible for a specific thing or outcome. — "The CEO has answerability for the company's strategic decisions."

answerability to (prepositional phrase)

The obligation to explain or justify actions to a particular person or group. — "The elected officials have answerability to the voters."

Synonyms of answerability

Words with a similar meaning to answerability:

• responsibility
• accountability
• obligation
• liability

Antonyms of answerability

Words with the opposite meaning to answerability:

• irresponsibility
• impunity

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