liable

Universal Words adjective [notbeforenoun] 1 ~ (for sth) legally responsible for paying the cost of sth: You will be liable for any damage caused. * The court ruled he could not be held personally liable for his wife's debts. 2 ~ to do sth likely to do sth: We're all liable to make mistakes when we're tired. * The bridge is liable to collapse at any moment. 3 ~ to sth likely to be affected by sth SYNPRONE: You are more liable to injury if you exercise infrequently. 4 ~ to sth likely to be punished by law for sth: Offenders are liable to fines of up to ｣500. * Advertisers pretending to be private individuals will be liable to prosecution. 5 ~ for / to sth