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Definition liable in American English

liable adjective

adjective
/ˈlaɪəb(ə)l/
1

legally responsible for causing damage or injury, so that you have to pay something or be punished

Example

If something goes wrong, you'll be liable.

Example

The hospital was held liable for negligence.

Example

He could find himself liable for the cost of the repairs.

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1.1

if someone is liable for something, they must pay it or must do it

Example

You may be liable for taxes on any gains you make.

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Definition liable in American English