responsibleness

adjective | re·spon·si·ble

1. a : liable to be called on to answer

   b : liable to be called to account as the primary cause, motive, or agent

   c : liable to legal review or in case of fault to penalties

2. : characterized by trustworthiness, integrity, and requisite abilities and resources awarded the contract to the lowest responsible bidder

3. : able to choose for oneself between right and wrong

4. : marked by or involving accountability a responsible office