 liable |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant | |
| Synonyms: | apt | |
| Examples: | "he is apt to lose" "she is liable to forget" |
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| Related terms: | likely | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] subject to legal action | |
| Examples: | "liable to criminal charges" |
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| Related terms: | nonexempt | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with | |
| Synonyms: | nonresistant unresistant nonimmune | |
| Examples: | "liable to diabetes" |
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| Related terms: | susceptible | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] held legally responsible | |
| Examples: | "men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service" |
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| Related terms: | responsible | |
| Similar spelling: |
Liebl libel Liebel |
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