ˈlaɪəbl predic.adj. 1 legally bound. 2 (foll. by to)
subject to (a
tax or penalty). 3 (foll. by to + infin.)
under an
obligation. 4 (foll. by to) exposed or
open to (something undesirable). 5 disp. (foll. by to + infin.)
apt,
likely (it is liable to rain). 6 (foll. by for)
answerable. [ME perh. f. AF f. OF lier f. L ligare bind]