liable
/ˈlaɪəbl/adjective
उच्चारण लायबल
(कानूनी रूप से) उत्तरदायी, देनदार
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adjective
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~ (for sth)
legally responsible for paying the cost of something
(कानूनी रूप से) उत्तरदायी, देनदार
- You will be liable for any damage.
- The builder is liable for the damage caused by the fault.
- The owner is liable for any injury to visitors.
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- Parents may be held liable for damage done by young children.
- The company is not liable for lost luggage.
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~ to do sth
likely to do something, especially something bad
जिससे (कुछ बुरा) होने की संभावना हो
- We are all liable to make mistakes when we are tired.
- Metal is liable to rust in damp air.
- Children are liable to catch colds in the rainy season.
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- The old bridge is liable to collapse in a flood.
- Prices are liable to rise before the festival.
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~ to sth
likely to be punished or affected by something
(दंड, कर आदि का) भागी
- Offenders are liable to a fine of ₹500.
- Drivers are liable to a heavy fine for jumping signals.
- Anyone caught cheating is liable to be disqualified.
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- Those who break the rule are liable to prosecution.
- The tenant is liable to eviction if the rent is not paid.
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liability noun