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liable

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪəb(ə)l/

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Definition of liable

adjective

[predic.]

1responsible by law; legally answerable:the credit-card company is liable for any breach of contract
(liable to) subject by law to:non-resident trustees are liable to the basic rate of tax

2 [with infinitive] likely to do or to be something:patients were liable to faint if they stood up too suddenly
(liable to) likely to experience (something undesirable):areas liable to flooding