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Liable vs. Libel

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liable
Definition

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

Examples

she is liable to forget

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libel
Definition

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

Examples

The newspaper has been accused of libel.