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Definition answerable in British English

answerable adjective

adjective
/ˈɑːns(ə)rəb(ə)l/
1

if you are answerable to someone, you have to explain to them the reasons for your actions or mistakes

Example

The police force here is answerable only to the governor of the colony.

Synonyms and related words
dependent subject to something bound
2

if you are answerable for something, you are considered to be responsible for it

Example

Customers are answerable for any damage they cause.

Synonyms and related words
responsible answerable duty-bound
Definition answerable in British English