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fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
-ful |
tending, able, or liable to. [1/5 definitions] |
incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usu. some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
infallible |
not liable to error or failure; extremely reliable. [1/3 definitions] |
joint-stock company |
a company organized like a corporation except that stockholders are liable for debts. |
mistakable |
liable to being mistaken or misunderstood. |
on (one's) last legs |
having very little remaining energy, strength, hope, or ability to function; liable to collapse or die. |
predispose |
to render susceptible or liable. [1/2 definitions] |
splitting |
liable to cause a split or rupture; acute. [1/2 definitions] |
subject |
open to; liable for (usu. fol. by "to"). [1/14 definitions] |
sure-footed |
not liable to trip, stumble, or fall. |
tipsy |
liable to tip over; crooked or uneven. [1/3 definitions] |
triable |
subject or liable to trial in a court of law. |
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