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The state of being liable; as, the liability of an insurer; liability to accidents; liability to the law.

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  1. n. The state of being liable; as, the liability of an insurer; liability to accidents; liability to the law.
  2. n. That which one is under obligation to pay, or for which one is liable.
  3. n. the sum of one's pecuniary obligations; -- opposed to assets.
  4. n. the state of being legally obliged and responsible
  5. n. an obligation to pay money to another party
  6. n. the quality of being something that holds you back
  7. 1. The state of being liable; as, the liability of an insurer; liability to accidents; liability to the law. 2. That which one is under obligation to pay, or for which one is liable. Specifically, in the pl., the sum of one's pecuniary obligations; -- opposed to assets. Limited liability. See Limited company, under Limited.
  8. the sum of one's pecuniary obligations; -- opposed to assets.Limited liability. See Limited company, under Limited.
  9. n:100 n. the state of being legally obliged and responsible n. the quality of being something that holds you back