English-German translation for "accountable"

"accountable" German translation

accountable
[əˈkauntəbl]adjective | Adjektiv adj

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Da koordinieren sie sich plötzlich, ohne dass sie uns Rechenschaft schuldig sind.
They are suddenly coordinating in these areas without being accountable to us.
Source: Europarl
Die Rating-Agenturen wurden in zwei zivilgerichtlichen Verfahren zur Verantwortung gezogen.
The credit ratings agencies have been held accountable in two private suits.
Source: News-Commentary
Wenn aber nicht der Vorsitzende die Verantwortung trägt, wer dann?
But if the CEO is not accountable, who is?
Source: News-Commentary
Es ist nur recht und billig, dass wir uns in dieser Sache für zuständig und verantwortlich erklären.
It is right and appropriate to show that we are responsible and accountable.
Source: Europarl
Vor wem wäre dieser Präsident verantwortlich?
Who would this President be accountable to?
Source: Europarl
Wähler haben es so an sich, gewählte Beamte für ihre Äußerungen zur Rechenschaft zu ziehen.
Voters have a way of holding elected officials accountable for their pronouncements.
Source: News-Commentary
Wir müssen schneller und flexibler sein, effizient, transparent und verantwortungsbewusst.
We must be faster and more flexible, efficient, transparent, and accountable.
Source: News-Commentary
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