liable, a.1Jur: Freagrach(for, i). 2It is liable to a tax, dlitear cáin air. Dividends liable to income-tax, díbhinní a bhfuil cáin ioncaim inghearrtha orthu. You are liable to a fine, tá tú infhíneáilte. Liable for military service, inliostáilte mar shaighdiúir. 3Tugtha do (rud); i mbaol, i gcontúirt (ruda). Car liable to overturn, gluaisteán ar baol go n-iompóidh sé. Goods liable to go bad, earraí ar baol go lobhfaidh siad. Liable to catch cold, tograch d'fhuacht. Difficulties are liable to occur, tá dealramh air go mbeidh deacrachtaí ann. The plan is liable to modifications, is féidir go ndéanfar athruithe ar an bplean.