Liable - Definition

adj 1: at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually
unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to
forget" [syn: apt(p), liable(p)]
2: subject to legal action; "liable to criminal charges"
3: (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with; "liable
to diabetes" [syn: liable(p), nonimmune, nonresistant,
unresistant]
4: held legally responsible; "men between the ages of 18 and 35
were liable for military service"