liability — the state of being responsible for something, especially by law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being responsible for something, especially by law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are such a liability that even the smoke detector applauds when I'm done.
- The insurance company will cover any liability arising from the incident.
- His tendency to fall asleep during meetings became a real liability for his career.
liability
NOUN[/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/]
the state of being responsible for something, especially by law
The driver accepted liability for the accident.
The cyclist's liability was explained after the accident. (⚖️ Legal Responsibility + 📄 Accountability → Liability)
The worker accepted liability, proved reliability, and demonstrated accountability.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'liable' (bound by law or obligation), which comes from Old French 'lier' (to bind), ultimately from Latin 'ligare' (to tie or bind). The suffix '-ity' was added to form the noun.
Breakdown
liable (bound, responsible) + -ity (state or condition of) = liability
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cooking skills are such a liability that even the smoke detector applauds when I'm done.”
“The insurance company will cover any liability arising from the incident.”
“His tendency to fall asleep during meetings became a real liability for his career.”
“The company's total liabilities amount to 2 million dollars.”
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