be liable

Frequency: 9.035.2 per million words

Indicates a state of legal responsibility.

liableVERB + liable

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Examples (10)

  • The company will be liable for any damages caused.
  • He might be liable for the injuries sustained.
  • Partners are jointly and severally liable for a partnership's debts.
  • She's fully liable for the company's debts.
  • If you sign the contract, you will be liable for the repayment.
  • The owner could be held liable for negligence.
  • The landlord is legally liable for maintaining a safe property.
  • Under the new law, businesses are directly liable for data breaches.
  • Anyone who knowingly violates the regulations will be liable to prosecution.
  • They were found to be liable for a breach of contract.