die Handlungsverantwortung
Translation
responsibility for one's actions, accountability
Examples
Jeder trägt die Handlungsverantwortung für sein Tun.
Everyone bears the responsibility for their actions.
Grammar Patterns
to bear/take ((for sth.)) to bear/take responsibility for sth. He takes full responsibility for his actions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rechenschaftspflicht (accountability), Zurechenbarkeit (imputability)
Etymology
Composed of 'Handlung' (action) and 'Verantwortung' (responsibility). It literally means 'responsibility for action'.
Memory Tips
This is a straightforward compound word. It's simply the 'Verantwortung' (responsibility) for your 'Handlung' (action).