liability

US /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/

UK /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

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noun

  • Something that is owed to someone else, e.g. debt
  • Person, thing that causes problems for someone
  • The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; the amount or total of debts.
  • Legal responsibility for your acts or omissions.
  • A person or thing whose qualities or actions are likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.