Both Uses
liable
in
Chamberlain's Nazi Invasion of Poland Speech
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- Under its operation all fit men between the ages of 18 and 41 will be rendered liable to military service if and when called upon.†
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- It is not intended at the outset that any considerable number of men other than those already liable shall be called up, and steps will be taken to ensure that the manpower essentially required by industry shall not be taken away.†
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Definitions:
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(1)
(liable as in: is legally liable) legally responsible
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(2)
(liable as in: she is liable to) likely to; or maybe going to; or subject to
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)