liable - 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]