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liable
adjective
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
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Pronunciation
ˈlaɪ̯əbəl
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adjective
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
“he is apt to lose”
adjective
held legally responsible
“men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service”
adjective
(often followed by ‘to’) likely to be affected with
“liable to diabetes”
adjective
subject to legal action
“liable to criminal charges”
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Example Sentences
he is apt to lose
she is liable to forget
men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service
liable to diabetes
liable to criminal charges
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