Being obliged to answer to an authority for one's actions; SYN. answerable.
1. Liable to be called to account; SYN. accountable.
2. Possible to answer.
ETYM From French lier to bind, Latin ligare. Related to Ally, Ligature.
1. Held legally responsible.
2. (Often followed by 'to') Likely to be affected with; SYN. nonimmune, nonresistant, unresistant.
3. Subject to legal action.
ETYM Cf. French responsable. Related to Respond.
1. Being the agent or cause; SYN. responsible for.
2. Worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable.
In an accountable manner, in an explainable manner
In a responsible manner.