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liable

/ˈlaɪəbəl/ /ˈlaɪəbəl/
adjective
  1. 1
    (hukuken) sorumlu Legal

    Legally responsible for something, often for paying money or for harm caused.

    • He is liable for the damage to the car.
      Arabanın hasarından o sorumludur.
    • The company was held liable for the accident.
      Şirket kazadan sorumlu tutuldu.
  2. 2
    eğilimli, (-me) ihtimali olan

    Likely to do or experience something unpleasant or unwanted.

    • You are liable to catch a cold if you go out without a coat.
      Palto giymeden dışarı çıkarsan üşütme ihtimalin var.
    • This road is liable to flood after heavy rain.
      Bu yolu şiddetli yağmurdan sonra su basabilir.
  3. 3
    yükümlü, tabi Legal

    Required by law to pay something, such as a tax or a fine.

    • People who earn over this amount are liable to pay tax.
      Bu tutarın üzerinde kazananlar vergi ödemekle yükümlüdür.
    • Drivers who park here are liable to a heavy fine.
      Buraya park eden sürücüler ağır para cezasına tabidir.

Synonyms

Antonyms

exemptimmune

Collocations

liable for damageslegally liableheld liableliable to payjointly liable