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'liable' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'liable' with 8 example sentences.


liable adjective

: at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

: subject to legal action

: (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with

: held legally responsible


  • A newborn baby is liable to fall ill.
  • If you disagree with him, he is liable to get angry.
  • We are liable to judge others by the clothes they wear.
  • In a similar situation, the company was held liable.
  • We are all liable to make mistakes.
  • My wife is liable to catch a cold.
  • You are liable for the debt.
  • These articles are liable to duty.
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