Accountabilities: meaning, definitions and examples
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accountabilities
[ əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti ]
in a professional setting
The state or quality of being accountable; responsibility for one's actions and obligations.
Synonyms
duty, obligation, responsibility
Examples of usage
- Employees must understand their accountabilities in order to perform their duties effectively.
- Managers should ensure clear accountabilities are set for each team member.
in a legal context
The legal or ethical obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.
Synonyms
obligation, responsibility, transparency
Examples of usage
- Corporate accountabilities are essential for maintaining trust with stakeholders.
- Failure to comply with legal accountabilities can result in severe consequences.
Translations
Translations of the word "accountabilities" in other languages:
🇵🇹 responsabilidades
🇮🇳 जवाबदेहियाँ
🇩🇪 Verantwortlichkeiten
🇮🇩 tanggung jawab
🇺🇦 відповідальності
🇵🇱 odpowiedzialności
🇯🇵 責任
🇫🇷 responsabilités
🇪🇸 responsabilidades
🇹🇷 sorumluluklar
🇰🇷 책임
🇸🇦 مسؤوليات
🇨🇿 odpovědnosti
🇸🇰 zodpovednosti
🇨🇳 职责
🇸🇮 odgovornosti
🇮🇸 ábyrgðir
🇰🇿 жауапкершіліктер
🇬🇪 პასუხისმგებლობები
🇦🇿 məsuliyyətlər
🇲🇽 responsabilidades
Etymology
The word 'accountabilities' originated from the Middle English word 'accountable' with the suffix -ity added to form the noun. It has been used in the English language to emphasize the concept of responsibility and obligation in various contexts, especially within professional and legal settings. The term highlights the importance of individuals and organizations being answerable for their actions and decisions.
See also: account, accountability, accountable, accountably, accountant, accounting, accounts, unaccountable.