liable

adjectives

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
"he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
is derived from
subject to legal action
"liable to criminal charges"
is similar to
(of persons) not exempt from an obligation or liability
(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
"liable to diabetes"
held legally responsible
"men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service"
is derived from
is similar to
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
"a responsible adult"; "responsible journalism"; "a responsible position"; "the captain is responsible for the ship's safety"; "the cabinet is responsible to the parliament"