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English noun: liability

1. liability (state) the state of being legally obliged and responsible


Broader (hypernym)susceptibility, susceptibleness


Narrower (hyponym)ratability, rateability, taxability

2. liability (state) an obligation to pay money to another party


Synonymsfinancial obligation, indebtedness


Broader (hypernym)obligation


Narrower (hyponym)account payable, arrears, debt, limited liability, payable, scot and lot

3. liability (attribute) the quality of being something that holds you back


Broader (hypernym)bad, badness


Narrower (hyponym)disadvantage, weak point


Antonymsasset, plus









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