Select the word which can replace the given phrase:.
The state of being legally responsible for something.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → liable
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) legitimate | allowed by law or fair and reasonable (it describes something lawful, not a person's responsibility) | He had a legitimate reason for being absent. |
| (2) liable (answer) | legally responsible for something, such as a debt, a loss or damage (a person who is liable can be made to pay for it by law) | The company was held liable for the damage to the building. |
| (3) legalised | made lawful by a new law (it describes what has happened to an activity) | The sale of the product was legalised last year. |
| (4) eligible | having the right qualifications to do or receive something (it is about being allowed, not being responsible) | Only students above eighteen are eligible to vote. |