/tə bi ˈænsərəbl tu ən əˈθɔrəti/ – Phrase
Definition: thuộc quyền một cơ quan.
A more thorough explanation: “To be answerable to an authority” means to be legally obligated to provide information, explanations, or justifications to a governing body, organization, or individual with the power to hold one accountable for their actions or decisions.
Example: The company’s CEO is answerable to the board of directors for all major decisions.