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
