Rechenschaftspflicht
accountability, obligation to account for one's actions
noun REH-khen-shafts-pflicht Rare
Usage Note
Rechenschaftspflicht describes the legal or moral duty of officials and institutions to report and justify their decisions. It is a key concept in democratic governance. Rechenschaft ablegen (to render an account) is a related phrase used in the same contexts.
Examples
"Die Rechenschaftspflicht der Behörden gegenüber dem Parlament ist gesetzlich verankert."
Natural Translation
The accountability of authorities towards parliament is enshrined in law.
Literal Translation
The accountability of the-authorities opposite the parliament is legally anchored.
Related Words
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- Aktenvermerk file note; internal memorandum recorded in an administrative case file
- Aktenzeichen file reference number
- Allparteienkoalition all-party coalition; government formed by all parliamentary parties
- Amt office
- Amtliche Beglaubigung official certification; authentication of a document by a public authority
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