liable
/ˈlaɪəbəl/
adjective
- Legally responsible for something.
- The company is liable for any damage caused by its products.
- If you break the window, you will be liable for the cost of repairs.
- The landlord is liable for keeping the building safe for tenants.
- Likely to do or experience something, especially something unpleasant.
- The old bridge is liable to collapse in a strong storm.
- Without proper training, you are liable to make mistakes.
- Anyone who goes outside without a coat is liable to catch a cold.
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