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accountability

/ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/

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noun

Rechenschaftspflicht, Verantwortlichkeit

The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; accountableness; responsible for; answerable for.

Examples :

"My teacher stressed the importance of accountability for completing homework assignments. "

Mein Lehrer betonte die Bedeutung der Rechenschaftspflicht für die Erledigung der Hausaufgaben.

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noun

Rechenschaftspflicht, Verantwortlichkeit

The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents, or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records, while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody, care, and safekeeping.

Examples :

"The treasurer is responsible for the club's finances and has accountability for keeping accurate records of all income and expenses. "

Der Schatzmeister ist für die Finanzen des Clubs verantwortlich und hat die Rechenschaftspflicht für die genaue Aufzeichnung aller Einnahmen und Ausgaben.

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