English to English
liable
('l/aI//@/b/@/l
)
adjective (a)
- Bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable; as, the surety is liable for the debt of his principal.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant(adj.all)Example:
She is liable to forget.
source: wordnet30 - subject to legal action(adj.all)Example:
Liable to criminal charges.
source: wordnet30 - (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with(adj.all)Example:
Liable to diabetes.
source: wordnet30 - held legally responsible(adj.all)Example:
Men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service.
source: wordnet30
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