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English to English adjective
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Bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable; as, the surety is liable for the debt of his principal. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant | | Example: he is apt to lose
she is liable to forget
source: wordnet30
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subject to legal action | | Example: liable to criminal charges
source: wordnet30
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(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with | | Example: liable to diabetes
source: wordnet30
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held legally responsible | | Example: men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service
source: wordnet30
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