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2 March
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What is the difference between Liability and Responsibility and accountability ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between Liability and Responsibility and accountability ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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"Responsibility" is a general use word. 100% the same as responsabilidad in Spanish.
"It's a parent's responsibility to take care of their child."
"She's such a good babysitter. She's so responsible and mature."
Liability means legal responsibility. It's used almost exclusively when talking about the laws and being sued. "Greyhound Bus Company is not liable for lost, stolen, or damaged goods."
"We require all customers to sign a liability waiver."
Accountability is usually used when talking about the responsible use of power.
"Politicians must be held accountable for corruption."
"We record all of our meetings in order to be accountable to the public."
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- English (US)
"Responsibility" is a general use word. 100% the same as responsabilidad in Spanish.
"It's a parent's responsibility to take care of their child."
"She's such a good babysitter. She's so responsible and mature."
Liability means legal responsibility. It's used almost exclusively when talking about the laws and being sued. "Greyhound Bus Company is not liable for lost, stolen, or damaged goods."
"We require all customers to sign a liability waiver."
Accountability is usually used when talking about the responsible use of power.
"Politicians must be held accountable for corruption."
"We record all of our meetings in order to be accountable to the public."
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- Spanish (Colombia)
@mrggy wow this is such a good explanation. Thank you so much
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