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liable

Aussprache: [ˈlaɪəbl]

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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.

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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.

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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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