Webster's 1828 Dictionary
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ACCOUNT'ABLE, adjective
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.]
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