Online English Dictionary

Online English Dictionary

liable

Definition

liable [adj]

1. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"

2. subject to legal action; "liable to criminal charges"

3. (often followed by ′to′) likely to be affected with; "liable to diabetes"

4. held legally responsible; "men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service"

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Synonyms

adj
legally responsible, accountable, at fault, amenablelikely, prone, predisposed, susceptible, exposed, subject to, vulnerable, apt

Antonyms

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