liable

Definition

  • adjective: legally responsible for something
  • adjective: obligated according to law or equity
  • usually + 'for'
  • synonyms: exposed, obnoxious, responsible

Examples

  • The amusement park was held 'liable' in the boy's death. [=a court of law ruled that the amusement park was responsible for the boy's death]

  • He is 'liable for' his wife's debts. [=he is responsible for paying his wife's debts]

  • They are 'liable for' any damage. [=they will be required to pay for any damage]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and finds a bunch of gangsters in her kitchen... doing a bunch of gangster shit... there ain't no telling what she's liable to do. Yeah, I've grasped that, Jules. All I'm doing is contemplating the "ifs." I don't want to hear about no motherfucking "ifs." (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction