liability

The state of being legally responsible for something; a financial obligation; a person or thing that causes problems.

• liable/ˈlaɪəbl/(adj)有责任的；可能的

• legal liability
• limited liability
• financial liabilities
• liability for
• become a liability

1. 1.The manufacturer faces significant liability if the defective product causes injuries. (legal responsibility)
2. 2.His inability to work with others made him a liability to the team. (burden, disadvantage)

• responsibility/rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪləti/— duty or obligation
• obligation/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/— something one is bound to do
• burden/ˈbɜːrdən/— a heavy load — for the "disadvantage" meaning

from French "lier" (to bind) from Latin "ligare" (to bind) — being bound to an obligation