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responsible
accountable / reliable / causal
adj
This word carries a heavy weight of accountability. It shifts between a positive trait of reliability and a legal or moral burden of blame. When describing a person's character, it suggests a level of maturity and dependability that allows others to relax their supervision.
In a professional or causal context, it identifies the point of origin for a result. While it can be used for positive achievements, it is most frequently deployed in investigations or critiques to pinpoint who must answer for a failure or a disaster.