liability
1. [ noun ] possession that is owed to someone else
Synonyms: indebtedness pecuniary_obligation financial_obligation
Related terms: asset possession obligation debt debt accounts_payable limited_liability deficit account_payable scot_and_lot arrears charge payables tax_liability
2. [ noun ] the state of being legally obliged and responsible
Related terms: susceptibility ratability taxability
3. [ noun ] (law,finance,writing,business) an obligation to pay money to another party
Synonyms: indebtedness
Related terms: financial_condition obligation debt obligation arrears scot_and_lot account_payable limited_liability
4. [ noun ] the quality of being something that holds you back
Related terms: asset asset bad disadvantage weak_point
Similar spelling:   lability
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