[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

accountability \account`abil"ity\, n.
   the state of being accountable; liability to be called on to
   render an account; the obligation to bear the consequences
   for failure to perform as expected; accountableness. "the
   awful idea of accountability." --r. hall.

   syn: answerability, answerableness
        1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

accountability
     n : responsibility to someone or for some activity syn: answerability,
          answerableness
see also:
answerability answerableness 

[3] : THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993)

accountability, n.  the mother of caution.

    "my accountability, bear in mind,"
        said the grand vizier:  "yes, yes,"
    said the shah:  "i do -- 'tis the only kind
        of ability you possess."
                                                            joram tate

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