Dictionary Check: liable
"liable" is a valid word!
Scrabble
8
points
Words with Friends
11
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Definition
adjective
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
Example:
"he is apt to lose"
adjective
subject to legal action
Example:
"liable to criminal charges"
adjective
(often followed by ‘to’) likely to be affected with
Example:
"liable to diabetes"
adjective
held legally responsible
Example:
"men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service"
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