liable
Aussprache: [ˈlaɪəbl]
Wort
Kontext: „legal responsibility“
(adjective) when someone is responsible for something, especially in a legal sense. This means they can be held accountable for their actions or for something that happens.
Beispiel
If you drive a car, you are liable for any damages if you get into an accident.
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She is not liable for the mistakes made by her team because she wasn't in charge.
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Are we liable for any injuries that happen during the event?
Kontext: „chance or likelihood“
(adjective) when something is likely to happen. This means there’s a good chance that it will occur.
Beispiel
He is liable to forget his umbrella if it rains.
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She is not liable to get lost, as she knows the city well.
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Is it liable to rain tomorrow?
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