A party that is held liable, responsible or to be charge. A negligent driver may be held accountable for a car accident.
Law Dictionary – Alternative Legal Definition
Subject to pay; responsible; liable. Where one indorsed a note “A. C. accountable,” it was held that, under this form of indorsement, he haci waived demand and notice. Furber v. Cav erly, 42 N. H. 74.