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liable
[lahy-uh-buhl]
adjective
legally responsible.
You are liable for the damage caused by your action.
Synonyms: ,subject or susceptible.
to be liable to heart disease.
likely or apt.
He's liable to get angry.
liable
/ ˈɪəə /
adjective
legally obliged or responsible; answerable
susceptible or exposed; subject
probable, likely, or capable
it's liable to happen soon
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonliable adjective
- preliable adjective
- unliable adjective
- ˈԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of liable1
Example Sentences
Shell denies wrongdoing and says spills in the region have been caused by sabotage, theft and illegal refining for which the company says it is not liable.
With her second serve liable to cough up double faults, and her forehand identified as a weakness, there were debates whether the issues were down to her mentality or technical deficiencies.
While the email assured him he was not liable for the debt and would not receive further communication, bills continued to be sent to Mr Holden's house.
Its purpose is to hold employers, housing providers and others liable for practices that disproportionately harm vulnerable groups.
The Home Office then issued a "no action notice" the following month, confirming the company was not liable for a civil penalty.
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