liable
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Britannica Dictionary definition of LIABLE
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legally responsible for something
— usually + for
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If someone gets hurt on your property, you could be liable.
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The amusement park was held liable in the boy's death. [=a court of law ruled that the amusement park was responsible for the boy's death]
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He is liable for his wife's debts. [=he is responsible for paying his wife's debts]
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They are liable for any damage. [=they will be required to pay for any damage]
2
[more liable; most liable]
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likely to be affected or harmed by something
— + to
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Her condition makes her liable to illness.
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liable to injury
3
[more liable; most liable]
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likely to do something
— + to
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You're liable to fall if you're not more careful.
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It's liable to rain before we're done.
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That guy's liable to say anything. [=he might say anything]
