liability /ˌlajəˈbɪləti/ noun plural liabilities
plural liabilities
Learner's definition of LIABILITY
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[noncount] : the state of being legally responsible for something : the state of being liable for something(法律上应承担的)责任,义务 -
The company is trying to limit its liability in this case.这家公司正设法把自己在此案中的责任限制在一定范围内。
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criminal liability [=the state of being responsible for a crime]刑事责任
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The judge cleared me of any/all liability for the accident. [=the judge said that I was not responsible for the accident]法官裁定我对此事故不负任何责任。
2
[count] : something (such as the payment of money) for which a person or business is legally responsible负债;债务 —
usually plural通常用复数 3
[count] : someone or something that causes problems碍事的人(或事物);不利条件