fundamentals

liability

A financial obligation or debt owed by a person or company to another party.

Example

"Her mortgage and car loan were her two largest liabilities."

💡 Memory Tip

LIA-bility — you're LIABLE for it. It's money you're legally responsible to pay.

Etymology

From Latin 'ligare' meaning 'to bind' — you are legally bound to pay.

Common Misspellings

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Related Terms

assetdebtnet worthbalance sheet

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