LIABLE
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Liable.
How to pronounce liable:
US
Liable - as an adjective satellite
At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
Example: "He is apt to lose"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apt5Subject to legal action
Example: "Liable to criminal charges"
(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
Example: "Liable to diabetes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nonimmune13nonresistant12unresistant11Held legally responsible
Example: "Men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service"
Liable - as an adjective
Bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable.
Example: "1748. david hume. enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral. london: oxford university press, 1973. § 34."
Subject; susceptible.
Example: "A man liable to heart disease."
Exposed to a certain contingency or causality, more or less probable.
(as predicate, with "to" and an infinitive) likely.
Example: "Someone is liable to slip on your icy sidewalk."
Example Sentences
"He is liable for the damages caused by his negligence."
"The company is liable for any injuries that occur on its premises."
"If you don't pay your bills, you may be liable for late fees."
"The flood insurance will make the homeowner liable for a deductible."
"She is liable to forget things if she doesn't write them down."
Word Game Points
Is LIABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, liable is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LIABLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LIABLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, liable is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLIABLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is LIABLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, liable is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLIABLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
