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What is another word for Liability? – 166 Liability Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    responsibility obligation burden debt encumbrance hindrance obstacle impediment drawback disadvantage weakness vulnerability flaw fault shortcoming deficiency handicap impairment restriction limitation nuisance disturbance inconvenience trouble problem issue concern risk hazard threat danger peril exposure susceptibility sensitivity

    Meaning of Liability

    The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.

    Definitions

    • A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause problems or disadvantages
    • A state of being responsible for something, especially by law
    • A debt or financial obligation

    Etymology of Liability

    The word "liability" comes from the Latin "libellus," meaning "a small book" or "petition," and "libare," meaning "to sue" or "to accuse"
    Historically, the term was used in law to describe a person or thing that was subject to a claim or action, and over time it has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to responsibility and obligation

    Example Uses

    • The company's financial liability for the damaged property was significant
    • The new employee was a liability to the team, consistently making mistakes and causing delays
    • The doctor warned that smoking was a major liability to one's health

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    asset advantage benefit strength virtue merit credit gain profit bonus incentive inducement motivation encouragement support help assistance relief comfort consolation security safety protection safeguard guarantee warranty insurance defense shield

    Related Nouns

    obligation responsibility debt burden encumbrance hindrance obstacle impediment drawback disadvantage weakness vulnerability flaw fault shortcoming deficiency handicap impairment restriction limitation nuisance disturbance inconvenience trouble problem issue concern risk hazard threat danger peril

    Related Verbs

    obligate bind commit pledge promise undertake assume incur contract undertake engage entail involve imply necessitate require demand exact impose levy tax burden encumber hinder obstruct impede restrict limit inconvenience trouble distress harm endanger threaten jeopardize

    Related Adjectives

    responsible obligated bound committed pledged promised undertaken assumed incurred contractual engaged entailed involved implied necessary required demanded exacted imposed levied taxed burdensome encumbering hindering obstructing impeding restrictive limiting inconvenient troublesome distressing harmful endangering threatening jeopardizing