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

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   6 days ago · 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.

4. 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.

5. 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:

6. 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › liabilityliability 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. 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.