responsible to an elected legislature

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• responsible — responsibleness, n. responsibly, adv. /ri spon seuh beuhl/, adj. 1. answerable or accountable, as for something within one s power, control, or management (often fol. by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions. 2.… …   Universalium

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• responsible — adjective Etymology: Anglo French responsable, from respuns Date: 1643 1. a. liable to be called on to answer b. (1) liable to be called to account as the primary cause, motive, or agent < a committee responsible for the job > (2) being the cause …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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