Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Li·a·bil·i·ty

   /ˌlīəˈbilədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of being responsible for something, especially by law: "the partners accept unlimited liability for any risks they undertake" Similar accountabilityresponsibilitylegal responsibilityanswerabilityincriminationblameblameworthinessculpabilityguiltonusfaultinformal:the rapOpposite immunity
   • ▪ a thing for which someone is responsible, especially a debt or financial obligation: "valuing the company's liabilities and assets" Similar financial obligationdebtindebtednessdebitdebtsarrearsduesOpposite asset
   • 2. a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage: "he has become a political liability" Similar hindranceencumbranceburdenhandicapnuisanceinconvenienceobstacleimpedimentdrawbackdragdisadvantageweaknessshortcomingproblemweak spot/pointmillstone around one's neckstumbling blockcross to bearcrossalbatrossAchilles heeldisbenefitinformal:minusfly in the ointmentarchaic:cumberOpposite assetadvantage

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • L

     1

   • I

     1

   • A

     1

   • B

     3

   • I

     1

   • L

     1

   • I

     1

   • T

     1

   • Y

     4

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less