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- pronunciation:
- laI
bI
lih
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
liabilities |
| definition 1: |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible.
Because of the school's liability, parents must sign permission slips for children to go on field trips.
- synonyms:
- obligation, responsibility
- antonyms:
- immunity, impunity
- similar words:
- blame, burden, chargeability, onus
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| definition 2: |
(usu. pl.) financial obligation; debts.
They refused him the loan, stating that his liabilities were already too high.- synonyms:
- debt, indebtedness
- antonyms:
- asset
- similar words:
- obligation, responsibility
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| definition 3: |
area of weakness; disadvantage; susceptibility.
Having a criminal record can be a liability in getting a job.- synonyms:
- encumbrance
- antonyms:
- advantage, asset
- similar words:
- disadvantage, drawback, handicap, impediment, susceptibility, weakness
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| related words: |
arrears, bill, charge, defect, detriment, fault, overhead |
adjective + (n.)liability
affirmative,
civil,
contingent,
corporate,
criminal,
defensive,
environmental,
equitable,
financial,
future,
immune,
imposing,
joint,
legal,
limited,
limiting,
long-term,
medical,
personal,
potential,
professional,
proportionate,
retroactive,
statutory,
strict,
substantial,
third-party,
total,
unlimited,
vicarious
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verb + (n.)liability
allocate, apportion, assign, assume, avoid, eliminate, govern, impose, incur, limit, minimize, preclude, protect, reduce, resolve, shield, spill, tort, trigger
(n.)liability
+ verb
arise, associate, attach, exceed, suit
noun + (n.)liability
apportionment,
asbestos,
asset,
auto,
burden,
compensation,
defendant,
dollar,
employer,
exception,
generator,
immunity,
imposition,
legislation,
lender,
limit,
limitation,
malpractice,
negligence,
pension,
product,
property,
provider,
release,
risk,
scope,
settlement,
share,
statute,
tax,
taxpayer,
tobacco,
tort
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