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liability

UK
/ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
US
/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

Translations

liabilitynoun
liabilities
pl
UK
/ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
US
/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
handicapPour une personne ou un élément constituant un désavantage.
His unpredictable temper made him a liability to the team.
Son tempérament imprévisible en a fait un handicap pour l'équipe.
passifTermes comptables et financiers.
The business had to sell assets to cover its liabilities.
L'entreprise a dû vendre des actifs pour couvrir son passif.
responsabilitéAu sens juridique.
The company faced significant liability for the damages caused by the oil spill.
L'entreprise a encouru une responsabilité importante pour les dommages causés par la marée noire.
Synonyms
burden
disadvantage
hindrance
accountability
debt
obligation
responsibility
Antonyms
asset

Definitions

liabilitynoun
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.
The company faced significant liability for the damages caused by the oil spill.
A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.
His unpredictable temper made him a liability to the team.
A financial obligation or debt.
The business had to sell assets to cover its liabilities.
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