Associations to the word «Liable»

Wiktionary

LIABLE, adjective. Bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable.
LIABLE, adjective. Exposed to a certain contingency or casualty, more or less probable.
LIABLE, adjective. (as predicate) (with "to" and an infinitive) Likely.

Dictionary definition

LIABLE, adjective. At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget".
LIABLE, adjective. Subject to legal action; "liable to criminal charges".
LIABLE, adjective. (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with; "liable to diabetes".
LIABLE, adjective. Held legally responsible; "men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn