liable

Definition

adjective
  1. legally responsible for something
    Examples The customer is liable for breakages. • The chairman was personally liable for the company’s debts. • He was found by the judge to be liable for the accident. • He will be found liable if he assists a trustee to commit a dishonest breach of trust.
  2. officially due to pay or do something
    Examples sales which are liable to stamp duty • Such an action renders him liable to a fine.
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