term:

Responsible

responsible adj

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 bidder]
3 : able to choose for oneself between right and wrong
4 : marked by or involving accountability [a office]
re·spon·si·bil·i·ty n

re·spon·si·ble·ness n

re·spon·si·bly adv

Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.