liable

adjective

1. 1

   at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

   he is apt to lose

   she is liable to forget

2. 2

   held legally responsible

   men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service

3. 3

   (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with

   liable to diabetes

4. 4

   subject to legal action

   liable to criminal charges