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Meaning: At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant Synonyms: apt; liable Context examples: he is apt to lose / she is liable to forget Similar: likely (has a good chance of being the case or of coming about)
Meaning: Subject to legal action Context example: liable to criminal charges Similar: nonexempt ((of persons) not exempt from an obligation or liability)
Meaning: (often followed by 'to') likely to be affected with Synonyms: nonimmune; nonresistant; unresistant; liable Context example: liable to diabetes Similar: susceptible ((often followed by 'of' or 'to') yielding readily to or capable of)
Meaning: Held legally responsible Context example: men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service Similar: responsible (worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable) "Fine feathers make fine birds." (English proverb) "One could not cross a bridge constructed by oneself." (Bhutanese proverb) "Dog won't eat dog's meat." (Armenian proverb) "He who has money and friends, turns his nose at justice." (Corsican proverb)
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