definition of
[liable]

[1] #1 liable s. [apt] at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget". wn

[2] #2 liable s. subject to legal action; "liable to criminal charges". wn

[3] #3 liable s. [nonimmune, nonresistant, unresistant] (often followed by 'to') likely to be affected with; "liable to diabetes". wn

[4] #4 liable s. held legally responsible; "men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service". wn