| a. | 1. | Bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable; |
| 2. | Exposed to a certain contingency or casualty, more or less probable; - with |
| Adj. | 1. | liable - at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget" Synonyms: apt |
| 2. | liable - subject to legal action; "liable to criminal charges" | |
| 3. | liable - (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with; "liable to diabetes" | |
| 4. | liable - held legally responsible; "men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service" |