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hold someone accountable (for something)

 and hold someone responsible (for something)

to consider someone responsible for something; to blame something on someone. I hold you accountable for John's well-being. I must hold you responsible for the missing money.

See also: hold

hold someone responsible

(for something) Go to hold someone accountable (for something).

See also: hold, responsible

responsible party

the person or organization responsible or liable for something. I intend to find the responsible party and get some answers to my questions. Mary sued the responsible party in the car crash.

See also: party, responsible