liable /līˈə-bl/

1. Subject to an obligation, esp legally
2. Exposed to a possibility or risk
3. Responsible (for)
4. Tending (usu with to)
5. Apt
6. Likely (to)
7. Subject (Shakespeare)
8. Fitting, suitable (Shakespeare)

liabilˈity noun

1. The state of being liable
2. That for which one is liable, a debt, responsibility, etc
3. Someone or something that is a problem or that causes a problem

employers' liability

Responsibility of employers to their servants for the negligence of those to whom they have delegated their authority

limited liability

A principle of modern statute law which limits the responsibilities of shareholders in a partnership, joint-stock company, etc by the extent of their personal interest therein

public liability

Responsibility of a business for injury to members of the public through negligence

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