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Webster 1913 Edition


Accountable

Ac-count′a-ble

,
Adj.
1.
Liable to be called on to render an account; answerable;
as, every man is
accountable
to God for his conduct
.
2.
Capable of being accounted for; explicable.
[R.]
True religion . . . intelligible, rational, and
accountable
, – not a burden but a privilege.
B. Whichcote.
Syn. – Amenable; responsible; liable; answerable.

Webster 1828 Edition


Accountable

ACCOUNT'ABLE

, a.
1.
Liable to be called to account; answerable to a superior.
Every man is accountable to God for his conduct.
2.
Subject to pay, or make good, in case of loss. A sheriff is accountable, as bailiff and receiver of goods.
Accountable for, that may be explained. [Not elegant.]

Definition 2024


accountable

accountable

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Adjective

accountable (comparative more accountable, superlative most accountable)

  1. Having accountability (individuals have accountability); answerable.
    Every man is accountable to God for his conduct.
    You will be held accountable for your misdemeanors.
  2. Requiring accountability (property or funds require accountability).
  3. Liable to be called on to render an account;
  4. Being answerable for.
  5. Being liable for.
  6. (rare) Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.
    • (Can we date this quote?), Benjamin Whichcote, (Please provide the title of the work):
      True religion . . . intelligible, rational, and accountable, -- not a burden but a privilege.

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