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Example sentences for: liable

How can you use “liable” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who wrote the 5-4 decision, found that school districts can be liable for damages for failing to stop a student's severe and pervasive sexual harassment of a classmate.
Save for one Florida jury, whenever juries have been asked whether the tobacco industry is liable for a smoker's health problems, they've decided that the plaintiff knew what the risks were and chose to ignore them.
Agency officials designated to be certifying officers (who certify payment) must have certain documents on file with Treasury, must follow Treasury regulations, and can be held legally liable for payments they authorize.
A federal judge in Tennessee recently ruled, says the paper, that Budget Rent-A-Car could be held vicariously liable for racial harassment happening in a branch, unbeknownst to the home office.
"Outsourcing poses no risk, as long as the contractors are liable for performance."