"accountability" "responsibility"

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kelvin123

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"accountability" "responsibility"
Do they have the same meaning?

"accountable"
"responsible"


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Not necessarily, though they may often be used for a similar situation. If you are accountable, there is some kind of authority who can demand an explanation, who you must answer to.

Responsibility covers a few meanings- jobs, rights, etc, bring responsibilities (duties), which is similar, but responsibility also means accepting the consequences of your actions (or inaction), which is not necessarily covered by accountability.
 
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