Liable - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈlaɪəbl|  American pronunciation of the word liable
Brit.  |ˈlaɪəb(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word liable

adjective

- at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant (syn: apt)
she is liable to forget
- subject to legal action
liable to criminal charges
- (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with (syn: nonresistant)
liable to diabetes
- held legally responsible
men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service

Extra examples

If someone gets hurt on your property, you could be liable.

...because of his frail constitution, he's liable to diseases...

The areas near the river are liable to flooding.

He is liable to refuse.

They are liable to sack you if you start complaining about your salary.

You're more liable to injury when you don't get regular exercise.

Anyone found trespassing is liable to a maximum fine of $100.

As sureties, they will be liable in his place.

Concrete is liable to crack in very cold weather.

The car is liable to overheat on long trips.

He was liable to just show up without warning.

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