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liability

[lahy-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌlaɪ əˈbɪl ɪ ti /




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The controversial felony charges tested a legal theory that someone in a crowd of protesters could face heavy criminal liability, even if they weren’t directly accused of vandalism or other crimes reported during the demonstration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Every country watching these conflicts understands that dependence on any single energy supplier is a strategic liability.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The insurers had alleged that they were shielded from antitrust liability under both California and federal law due to a certain legal doctrine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The judge will make the final decision on liability and potential remedies.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

But I was pathetic, a blundering liability to my own team, always in the way of an opportune pass or unwittingly blocking an open lane.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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