liability
liability
something a person or company must pay or is responsible for
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liability with Russian translation
liability usage examples
Счёт за ремонт стал обязательством для компании.
The repair bill became a liability for the company.
Та ошибка может стать серьёзным обязательством.
That mistake could be a serious liability.
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liability belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
liability synonyms
What's the difference between liability / debt / obligation / responsibility / burden
the same word as the headword; a legal or financial obligation
The company recorded the liability on its balance sheet.
money that is owed to someone and usually must be repaid
The family struggled to pay off its debt.
a duty or requirement to do something; can be legal, moral, or contractual
The agreement created an obligation to provide support.
the duty to deal with something or to be in charge of it
Safety is the manager's responsibility.
something difficult or unpleasant to carry, pay, or deal with
The loan became a heavy burden on the business.
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How to pronounce liability and what this word means
liability means liability. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce liability
/ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
liability translation
liability
liability examples
The repair bill became a liability for the company.
liability transcription
/ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/, /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
Questions about this word
liability meaning: what does it mean?
something a person or company must pay or is responsible for
liability pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
liability is pronounced as /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
liability definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The repair bill became a liability for the company. Translation: Счёт за ремонт стал обязательством для компании.
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