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   liability

   /ˌlʌɪəˈbɪlɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being legally responsible for something: "once you contact the card protection scheme your liability for any loss ends" Similar accountabilityresponsibilitylegal responsibilityanswerabilityincriminationblameblameworthinessculpabilityguiltonusfaultinformal:the rapOpposite immunity
   • ▪ a thing for which someone is responsible, especially an amount of money owed: "valuing the company's liabilities and assets" Similar financial obligationdebtindebtednessdebitdebtsarrearsduesOpposite asset
   • 2. a person or thing whose presence or behaviour is likely to put one at a disadvantage: "she said the party had become a liability to green politics" Similar hindranceencumbranceburdenhandicapnuisanceinconvenienceobstacleimpedimentdrawbackdragdisadvantageweaknessshortcomingproblemweak spot/pointmillstone round one's neckstumbling blockcross to bearcrossalbatrossAchilles heeldisbenefitinformal:minusfly in the ointmentarchaic:cumberOpposite assetadvantage

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › lLiability: Definition, Types, Example, and Assets vs. Liabilities

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   Jul 30, 2024 · A liability is something a person or company owes, usually a sum of money. Payment can be either near- or long-term. Liability can also mean a legal risk or obligation.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIABILITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the responsibility of a person, business, or organization to pay or give up something of value: [ U ] He denies any liability in the accident. [ C usually pl ] The business has liabilities of $5 million. A liability is also anything that hurts your chances of success or that causes difficulties:

4. legaldictionary.net › liabilityLiability - Definition, Examples, Cases - Legal Dictionary

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   Sep 5, 2016 · Liability defined and explained with examples. Liability is the state of being liable or responsible for something; an obligation or debt.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › liabilityLiability Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LIABILITY is the quality or state of being liable. How to use liability in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishliability noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of liability noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLIABILITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the responsibility of a person, business, or organization to pay or give up something of value: [ U ] He denies any liability in the accident. [ C usually pl ] The business has liabilities of $5 million. A liability is also anything that hurts your chances of success or that causes difficulties:

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › liabilityLIABILITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Liability definition: moneys owed; debts or pecuniary obligations (opposed to assets).. See examples of LIABILITY used in a sentence.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIABILITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you say that someone or something is a liability, you mean that they cause a lot of problems or embarrassment. As the president's prestige continues to fall, they're beginning to consider him a liability.

10. dictionary.justia.com › liabilityliability Definition, Meaning & Usage | Justia Legal Dictionary

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    An obligation or burden one is bound to, legally or morally. A monetary obligation that needs to be fulfilled in the future. The state of being obligated to answer to someone else through legal means or sanctions. How to use "liability" in a sentence.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of liability – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    LIABILITY definition: 1. legal responsibility for something: 2. someone or something that is likely to cause you a lot…. Learn more.