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liable Definition and Meaning in English (liable definition)

adjective
Synonyms:responsibleaccountableanswerable
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Liable definition: Legally responsible for something, especially for a debt or obligation.

Definitions of Liable

  1. 1adjective

    Legally responsible for something, especially for a debt or obligation.

  2. 2adjective

    Subject to something undesirable or unpleasant; likely to do or suffer something.

Example Sentences

“The company is liable for any damage caused by its products.”

“He is liable to make mistakes when he is tired.”

“You could be held liable for the accident.”

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nounliability

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

liable forcollocation

Legally responsible for something.

liable tocollocation

Likely to experience or suffer something.

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Liable definition: Legally responsible for something, especially for a debt or obligation.
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'Liable' translates to 'liable' in English. Liable definition: Legally responsible for something, especially for a debt or obligation.
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