liable


Definition: Meaning of, liable in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈlʌɪəb(ə)l /

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  1. liable to do something likely to do or say something or to behave in a particular way, especially because of a fault or natural tendency [=  likely]
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  2. legally responsible for the cost of something
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  3. likely to be affected by a particular kind of problem, illness etc [=  prone]
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  4. law likely to be legally punished or forced to do something by law
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the US government department that decides which new inventions can be given a PATENT (= the right to make and sell a new invention) . There is a similar department in the UK called the PATENT Office.