Definition: at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
Usage: he is apt to lose; she is liable to forget
Main entry: liable
Definition: held legally responsible
Usage: men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service
Main entry: nonimmune, nonresistant, unresistant, liable
Definition: (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
Usage: liable to diabetes
Main entry: liable
Definition: subject to legal action
Usage: liable to criminal charges