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liable

[lahy-uh-buhl] / ˈlaɪ ə bəl /




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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

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

For years, tech companies have faced lawsuits over whether they should be held liable for harm posed by the design and use of their products.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The suit also seeks to hold Altman personally liable for harm it says he has caused Floridians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

A good jouster, like Lancelot or Tristram, always used the blow of the point, because, although it was liable to miss in unskilful hands, it made contact sooner.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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