accountable

Definition

Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.

Etymology

From account + -able. First attested around 1400.

Example Sentences

• "Everyone is accountable to God for their conduct."
• "You will be held accountable for your misdemeanors."
• ""Because the railway is economically and socially vital, it receives large amounts of public money and must therefore ultimately be accountable to government. [...]"