Liable

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪəbəl/

Liable (adjective)

  1. having a legal responsibility for something, especially if it causes harm or loss.
  2. likely to experience something or to do something.

Examples

  • The company is liable for any damages caused by its products.
  • He is liable to forget his keys if he is in a hurry.

Common collocations: legally liable, financially liable, liable to fail, liable to change

Synonyms of Liable

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Liable

  • — not liable or obligated to do something.
  • — not bound by obligations or responsibilities.