liable meaning and definition

LIABLE adjective

Definition of liable (adjective)

1. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
   • "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
   • synonyms: apt
2. subject to legal action
   • "liable to criminal charges"
3. (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
   • "liable to diabetes"
   • synonyms: nonimmune, nonresistant, unresistant
4. held legally responsible
   • "men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service"