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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