liability

It took decades to get this fund established because developed nations were wary of framing the payments as reparations and accepting liability for climate change on these terms.

Within a few years, however, some of those positions proved a liability for Democrats when trying to win over persuadable voters and keep their coalition from fraying.

In order to help the smallest businesses, the employment allowance - which allows companies to reduce their National Insurance liability - will increase from £5,000 to £10,500.

Harris was broadly perceived by the Beltway class as a low-impact vice president and perhaps a political liability.

Kroger did not admit to any wrongdoing or liability in the settlement, but it did agree to pay nearly $1.4 billion over the coming 11 years to California and other plaintiffs.