Liable Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Liable

Meaning 1 : (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with

    Example : liable to diabetes

    Synonyms : nonimmune,  nonresistant,  unresistant
Meaning 2 : at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

    Example : she is liable to forget

    Synonyms : apt
Meaning 3 : held legally responsible

    Example : men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service

Meaning 4 : subject to legal action

    Example : liable to criminal charges