at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; he is apt to lose; she is liable to forget
[ Syn: apt ]
subject to legal action; liable to criminal charges'
(often followed by `to) likely to be affected with; liable to diabetes
[ Syn: nonimmune , nonresistant , unresistant ]
held legally responsible; men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service'