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  1. 21-Sep-2012, 20:16 #1
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    Default liable x responsible

    Do 'liable' and 'responsible' mean the same? I have heard that 'liable' is used for consequences only. Thank you
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    Default Re: liable x responsible

    Quote Originally Posted by tom3m View Post
    Do 'liable' and 'responsible' mean the same? I have heard that 'liable' is used for consequences only. Thank you
    It depends on context.
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