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liability

[/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: liabilities
responsabilidade
1. The state of being legally or financially responsible for something
The company acknowledged its liability for the accident.
A empresa reconheceu sua responsabilidade pelo acidente.
2. A debt or financial obligation owed by a person or company
Assets minus liabilities equals net worth.
Ativos menos passivos iguala o patrimônio líquido.
3. A person or thing that is likely to cause embarrassment or be a disadvantage
His lack of experience is a liability for the team.
Sua falta de experiência é uma desvantagem para o time.
Synonyms
responsibilityobligationdebtdisadvantageencumbrance
Antonyms
assetadvantagebenefit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responsabilidade; passivo
Most common in legal and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
responsabilidade; débito
Standard usage, sometimes 'débito' for financial obligations
São Paulo
responsabilidade; passivo
Business and accounting contexts prefer 'passivo'
Portugal
responsabilidade; passivo
Legal and financial terminology consistent with Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

assume liability - assumir responsabilidade
limited liability - responsabilidade limitada
joint and several liability - responsabilidade solidária
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