A1 noun तटस्थ

liability

/ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Liability is the state of being legally responsible for something, like a debt or a mistake. It can also describe a person or thing that causes problems or puts someone at a disadvantage.

उदाहरण

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1

The store owner has a legal liability to keep the floor dry and safe.

The owner is responsible by law for making sure the floor is not wet.

2

The company admitted full liability for the technical error in the contract.

The company said they are officially responsible for the mistake in the document.

3

If you keep losing your keys, you are becoming a bit of a liability!

If you keep losing keys, you are starting to be a person who causes trouble.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
liability
विशेषण
liable
संबंधित
liabilities
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the word 'Lie-Ability'. If you lie about something, you have the 'ability' to get into trouble and become responsible for the consequences.

त्वरित क्विज़

The company refused to accept _______ for the damaged goods.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: liability

उदाहरण

1

The store owner has a legal liability to keep the floor dry and safe.

everyday

The owner is responsible by law for making sure the floor is not wet.

2

The company admitted full liability for the technical error in the contract.

formal

The company said they are officially responsible for the mistake in the document.

3

If you keep losing your keys, you are becoming a bit of a liability!

informal

If you keep losing keys, you are starting to be a person who causes trouble.

4

Scholars argue that strict liability laws encourage better safety standards.

academic

Experts say that laws making people responsible for all accidents lead to better safety.

5

We need to calculate our total liabilities before we apply for the bank loan.

business

We must count all the money we owe before asking the bank for more money.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
liability
विशेषण
liable
संबंधित
liabilities

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

limited liability only being responsible for a specific amount of money
accept liability to say that you are the one responsible for a mistake
legal liability responsibility according to the law
tax liability the amount of tax money a person or company owes
product liability a company's responsibility if their product hurts someone

सामान्य वाक्यांश

public liability insurance

insurance that pays if a member of the public is hurt at your business

joint and several liability

when a group of people are all responsible for a debt together

a major liability

a person or thing that is a very big problem

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

liability vs reliability

Reliability means you can be trusted; liability means you are a risk or you owe something.

liability vs libel

Libel is a written lie about someone; liability is legal responsibility.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

In a business context, 'liabilities' (plural) usually refers to money a company owes. In a social context, calling someone 'a liability' means they are clumsy or cause trouble for the group.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Don't confuse the noun 'liability' with the adjective 'liable'. You have a liability, but you are liable for something.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the word 'Lie-Ability'. If you lie about something, you have the 'ability' to get into trouble and become responsible for the consequences.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Latin word 'ligare', which means 'to bind' or 'to tie'.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

It is a countable noun when referring to a person or a debt (e.g., 'a liability'). It is an uncountable noun when referring to the general state of being responsible. The plural form is 'liabilities'.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In English-speaking countries, many businesses are called 'LLC' which stands for 'Limited Liability Company', meaning the owners' personal money is protected if the business fails.

त्वरित क्विज़

The company refused to accept _______ for the damaged goods.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: liability

संबंधित ग्रामर रूल्स

law के और शब्द

liberty

A1

Liberty is the state of being free within society from control or oppressive restrictions. it is the right and power to believe, act, and express oneself as one chooses.

equality

A1

Equality is the state of being the same, especially in having the same rights, status, and opportunities. It means that every person is treated fairly and has the same chances in life regardless of their background.

harassment

A1

Harassment is behavior that is not wanted and makes someone feel unhappy, scared, or uncomfortable. It usually happens many times and can include mean words, physical actions, or messages online.

libel

A1

Libel is a written statement that is false and damages a person's reputation. It refers to lies that are published in books, newspapers, or online that make people think badly of someone.

slander

A1

Slander is a false spoken statement that is intended to damage someone's reputation. It is a legal term for defamation that occurs through speech rather than in writing.

due process

A1

Due process is the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person. It ensures that laws are applied fairly and that every person has a chance to tell their side of the story before a decision is made.

burden of proof

A1

The responsibility to provide facts or evidence to show that a statement is true. In a court or an argument, the person making a claim must prove it to others.

reasonable doubt

A1

A legal standard that means a jury must be very sure a person is guilty of a crime. If there is a logical reason to think the person might be innocent, the jury has a reasonable doubt.

double jeopardy

A1

Double jeopardy is a legal rule that stops a person from being tried twice for the same crime. After a court makes a final decision, the government cannot take the person to court again for that specific act.

habeas corpus

A1

A legal principle or court order that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court. This ensures that a prisoner can be released if there is no legal reason to keep them in jail.

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