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liable

[lahy-uh-buhl] / ˈlaɪ ə bəl /




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Their motion asks the judge to order a judgment in the insurers’ favor that would make Edison liable for the damage under inverse condemnation, a legal doctrine in the state constitution.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The MP is seeking damages but also wants to set a precedent for companies to be liable for the design of AI systems.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Those who are found liable can still be punished accordingly, and those who settle can still maintain their innocence.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Dolan and Madison Square Garden were found liable for more than $11 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

I see no reason why they should pretend to ignore his existence, even though any discussion of him is liable to be dismissed as Whig history.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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