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The dictionary definition of accountable says nothing about consequences. From Merriam-Webster 1) subject to giving an account : answerable 2) capable of bein
by michaelmior 4y ago
The dictionary definition of accountable says nothing about consequences.
From Merriam-Webster
1) subject to giving an account : answerable
2) capable of being explained : explainable
- halgir 4y agoYou're right. Though checking their synonym guide [1], there is this: > accountable suggests imminence of retribution for unfulfilled trust or violated obligation. [1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountable https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountable
- marcosdumay 4y agoIt sure does imply consequences. Click on that link in "answerable".
- michaelmior 4y agoThe most relevant definition seems to be "1: liable to be called to account : responsible" I still don't see any implication of consequences.