liable

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈlaɪəbəl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈlaɪəbəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(līə bəl)

Collocations for "liable"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "liable" in context.

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liable

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. [personally, ultimately, legally, collectively] liable (for)
  2. liable for (any) [damages, payment, repairs, errors]
  3. [held, declared] liable for
  4. will (not) be liable for [damages]
  5. will not be held liable
  6. is liable to [stop, change] (without notice)
  7. you're liable to [hurt yourself, break some bones]
  8. she's liable to get [angry, upset, mean, furious]
  9. liable to [injury, accidents, mishaps]
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