personal liability
[/ˈpɜːrsənəl laɪˈæbɪləti/]
nounpl: personal liabilities
responsabilidade pessoal
1. Legal obligation of an individual to pay debts or fulfill obligations with their personal assets, without the protection of a business entity
As a sole proprietor, he faces personal liability for all business debts.
Como proprietário individual, ele enfrenta responsabilidade pessoal por todas as dívidas comerciais.
2. Individual accountability for damages, injuries, or losses caused by one's actions
The homeowner's insurance covered his personal liability for the accident on his property.
O seguro do proprietário cobriu sua responsabilidade pessoal pelo acidente em sua propriedade.
3. Financial or legal obligation that cannot be transferred to a corporation or limited liability entity
Personal liability insurance protects individuals from lawsuits and claims.
O seguro de responsabilidade pessoal protege os indivíduos de processos judiciais e reclamações.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to be held personally liable
personal liability exposure
unlimited personal liability
shield from personal liability
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