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liable

Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪəbl]

Word

Context: "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.

Example

If you drive a car, you are liable for any damages if you get into an accident.

Example

She is not liable for the mistakes made by her team because she wasn't in charge.

Example

Are we liable for any injuries that happen during the event?

Context: "chance or likelihood"

(adjective) when something is likely to happen. This means there’s a good chance that it will occur.

Example

He is liable to forget his umbrella if it rains.

Example

She is not liable to get lost, as she knows the city well.

Example

Is it liable to rain tomorrow?

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