li ‧ a ‧ ble /ˈlaɪəb ə l/ BrE AmE adjective [not before noun]
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Origin: Perhaps from Old French lier 'to tie' ]
1 . liable to do something likely to do or say something or to behave in a particular way, especially because of a fault or natural tendency SYN likely :
The car is liable to overheat on long trips.
He was liable to just show up without warning.
2 . legally responsible for the cost of something
liable for
people who are liable for income tax at a higher rate
3 . likely to be affected by a particular kind of problem, illness etc SYN prone
liable to
You’re more liable to injury when you don’t get regular exercise.
4 . law likely to be legally punished or forced to do something by law
liable to/for
Anyone found trespassing is liable to a maximum fine of $100.