English / word
liability
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
the state of being legally responsible for something; The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
the state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage
the state of being legally responsible for something; something that acts as a disadvantage
In context
01
The company accepted liability for the accident.
02
The unpaid loan became a major liability for the company.
Synonyms
debt,obligation,responsibility
Antonyms
asset,advantage,credit
Collocations
legal liability,accept liability,admit liability