Re-spōn'si-ble, a.

a. [Fr., Pr., & Sp. responsable, It. rĭsponsabile. See RESPOND.]

1. Liable to respond; likely to be called upon to answer; accountable; answerable; as, a guardian is responsible for the faithful discharge of his duty to his ward.
2. Able to respond, or to answer in accordance with what is expected or demanded; as, to have a responsible man for surety.

Syn.—Accountable; answerable; amenable.