Word a Day
liability
What does liability mean?
liability (noun): an obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce liability?
/ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does liability come from?
From liable + -ity.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “liability” mean?
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