Definition of Liability

something or someone that creates a disadvantage or financial burden

Examples of Liability in a sentence

After losing his job, John realized he could not afford the liability that came along with buying a new car.  🔊

Kate studied hard in high school so she would not have to deal with the liability that accompanied accepting a student loan.  🔊

Since my baby’s daddy is not paying his child support, the government is going to deduct the liability from his paycheck each week.  🔊

My team member’s incompetence makes him a liability to our squad.  🔊

When I was born, my mother gave me up for adoption because she saw me as a liability that ruined her social life.  🔊

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