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

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   LIABILITY definition: 1. the fact that someone is legally responsible for something: 2. debts: 3. something or someone…. Learn more.

3. 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:

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLIABILITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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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.

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

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   1. a. : the quality or state of being liable. was cleared of liability for the accident. b. : probability. 2. : something for which one is liable. especially : pecuniary obligation : debt usually used in plural. business assets and liabilities. 3. : one that acts as a disadvantage : drawback.

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

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   Jun 28, 2024 · A liability is anything you owe to another individual or an entity such as a lender or tax authority. The term can also refer to a legal obligation or an action you’re...

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

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   noun. /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ (plural liabilities) [uncountable] the state of being legally responsible for something. liability (for something) The company cannot accept liability for any damage caused by natural disasters. liability to somebody The company has liabilities to its employees.

8. 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. Team-mates and coach began to see him as a liability. What was once a vote-catching policy is now a political liability. Synonyms: disadvantage, burden, drawback, inconvenience More Synonyms of liability.

9. 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.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › liabilityLiability Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    LIABILITY meaning: 1 : the state of being legally responsible for something the state of being liable for something; 2 : something (such as the payment of money) for which a person or business is legally responsible usually plural

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › liabilityliability - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    liability meaning, definition, what is liability: legal responsibility for something, espe...: Learn more.