Liable

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

legally responsible or likely to be affected by something

Example Sentences

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

He is liable to pay damages for the accident.

Example Expressions

liable to

Synonyms

responsible, accountable, answerable, obligated, bound

Entry 1

responsible, accountable, answerable, obligated, bound

Entry 2

responsible, accountable, answerable, bound

Antonyms

exempt, free, unaccountable, irresponsible, released, immune

Entry 1

exempt, free, unaccountable, irresponsible, released

Entry 2

immune, exempt

Collocations

liable for damages, legally liable, liable to prosecution, liable party, liable for, liable to, held liable

Entry 1

liable for damages, legally liable, liable to prosecution, liable party

Entry 2

liable for, liable to, held liable, liable party