Definition of Liable

responsible

Examples of Liable in a sentence

If you poke a bear, you are liable to get hurt.  🔊

By signing the contract, you are agreeing not to hold the company liable for any injury you might sustain.  🔊

Though he was not directly responsible for the worker’s injury, the lawyer explained how the business owner was still liable for damages.  🔊

If he doesn’t drink his coffee, he is liable to get angry at the littlest things.  🔊

When you cause a car accident, you are liable for the damages.  🔊

Since he was not even there during the incident, the owner refused to be held liable for any damages.  🔊

If you stick your hand in a garbage disposal, you are liable to get seriously injured.  🔊

Even if you would not normally be at fault, getting in an accident after drinking alcohol will most likely cause you to be held liable.  🔊

A bar tender can be held liable for giving his patron too much to drink.  🔊

A parent can be held liable for the actions of their underage children.  🔊

Other words in the Law category:

Most Searched Words (with Video)