liable
adjective [ not before noun ]
uk/ˈlaɪəbl/ us LAW
legally responsible for something or someone:
liable for sth The sellers were liable for all the damage.
This is a serious crime and they can be held liable.
LAW, TAX
responsible for paying something:
If you are self-employed, you are still liable to pay National Insurance Contributions.
liable to sth You will be liable to tax on the interest.
LAW
if someone is liable to a punishment, they will receive that punishment:
liable to sth He is guilty of an offence and liable to 14 years' imprisonment.
likely to do something:
liable to do sth They're liable to give you problems over your business proposal.