liable
🇺🇸
/ˈlaɪəbl/
🇬🇧
/ˈlaɪəbl/
adjective
C1
legally responsible for paying for something
If you break it, you are liable for the cost.
C1
likely to happen or do something
This old roof is liable to leak when it rains.
R
likely to be affected by something
Without proper training, you are liable to make mistakes.
R
likely to be legally punished
Those who break the rules are liable to fines.
R
required by law to do something
All adults are liable to serve on a jury if called.
translation
legally responsible for paying for something; likely to happen or do something; likely to be affected by something; likely to be legally punished; required by law to do something