True religion . . . intelligible, rational, and accountable, -- not a burden but a privilege.
B. Whichcote.
Syn. -- Amenable; responsible; liable; answerable.
Ac*count"a*ble ness, n. The quality or state of being accountable; accountability.
Ac*count"a*bly, adv. In an accountable manner.
Ac*count"an*cy (&?;), n. The art or employment of an accountant.
Ac*count"ant (&?;), n. [Cf. F. accomptant, OF. acontant, p. pr.] 1. One who renders account; one accountable.