be liable
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If the person being sued is a government official, most commonly a cop, then they could only be liable if it was obvious that the cop’s action was illegal.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
If you are cosigners or co-owners of property or financial accounts, you could be liable, Cordes noted.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
The US tech giant, which has said it intends to appeal the decision, could be liable to reimburse millions of users.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
And a guilty verdict could also have implications for other mountain climbers, and how much they could be liable for their companions in the future.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Perhaps the reason for this was that the boar season happened in the two winter months, when the old English snow would be liable to ball in your horse’s hoofs and render galloping too dangerous.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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