liability

ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti
liabilities
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Translation of liability into German

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Noun

1.

burden

person or thing that causes problems
  • His unpredictable behavior is a liability to the team.Sein unberechenbares Verhalten ist eine Belastung für das Team.
2.

legal

TECH.
state of being legally responsible
TECH.
  • The company accepted liability for the accident.Das Unternehmen übernahm die Haftung für den Unfall.
3.

finance

TECH.
obligation or debt owed to someone
TECH.
  • The company has significant liabilities on its balance sheet.Das Unternehmen hat erhebliche Verbindlichkeiten in seiner Bilanz.
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Expressions with liability: examples in English and translations in German

zur Belastung werden
He began to become a liability to the team.
keine Haftung übernehmen
The company accept no liability for lost items.
ein Problem sein
Schwierigkeiten bereiten
His constant lateness can be a liability to the team.
jede Haftung ausschließen
The company will disclaim all liability for damage caused by misuse.
kein Nachteil
keine Belastung
His lack of experience was no liability in the interview.
rechtliche Haftung
The company faced legal liability for the environmental damage it caused.

Synonyms and analogies of liability in English

Examples of liability in a sentence

  • His lack of experience is a liability in negotiations.
  • The court ruled on the liability of the defendant.
  • Insurance covers liability for property damage.
  • The liabilities were settled after the merger.
  • His personal liabilities exceeded his assets.

Translations of "liability" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieHaftungnf.

The contract is ambiguous in respect of liability for late deliveries.

Der Vertrag ist in Bezug auf die Haftung für verspätete Lieferungen unklar.

dieVerantwortungnf.

You see, because it's such a liability, this work.

Seht ihr, es ist eine solche Verantwortung, diese Arbeit.

dieVerbindlichkeitnf.

This may be significantly greater than the amount recognised as a liability.

Dieser Betrag kann erheblich über dem als Verbindlichkeit angesetzten Betrag liegen.

dieGewährnf.

Therefore we cannot assume any liability for the contents of external pages.

Deshalb können wir für diese fremden Inhalte auch keine Gewähr übernehmen.

dieHaftpflichtnf.

Your liability for material damage caused to others is also covered.

Auch Ihre Haftpflicht bei Sachschaden, den andere erleiden, ist versichert.

dieVerantwortlichkeitnf.

We will process a risk analysis of the liability for environmental damage.

Wir arbeiten die Risikoanalyse der Verantwortlichkeit für ökologische Schäden aus.

dieSchuldnf.

A risk adjustment may increase the amount at which a liability is measured.

Eine Risikoanpassung kann den Betrag erhöhen, mit dem eine Schuld bewertet wird.

dieVerpflichtungnf.

This will not effect the liability of immediate payment of the lot.

Dieses berührt jedoch die Verpflichtung zur sofortigen Bezahlung der Lose nicht.

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Other translations for liability:

  • Leistungspflichtn.
  • Anfälligkeitnf.
  • Nachteilnm.
  • Handicapnn.
  • Hindernisnn.

liability: Examples and translations in context

The private limited company was formed to limit the liability of its owners.

Die GmbH wurde gegründet, um die Haftung ihrer Eigentümer zu begrenzen.

Legal liability enters the picture when volunteers handle sensitive client information.

Die rechtliche Haftung kommt ins Spiel, wenn Ehrenamtliche sensible Kundendaten bearbeiten.

A private limited company has shareholders whose liability is limited to their shares.

Bei einer GmbH ist die Haftung der Gesellschafter auf ihre Anteile beschränkt.

A waiver can protect a business from liability in certain situations.

Ein Verzicht kann ein Unternehmen in bestimmten Situationen vor Haftung schützen.

Courts interpret tort law to determine liability and appropriate compensation.

Gerichte interpretieren das Deliktrecht, um Haftung und angemessene Entschädigung festzulegen.

Only after reviewing all documents can we take a view on liability.

Erst nach Prüfung aller Unterlagen können wir uns ein Urteil über die Haftung bilden.

The differences between the two contracts are of substance and could affect liability significantly.

Die Unterschiede zwischen den beiden Verträgen sind von Belang und könnten die Haftung erheblich beeinflussen.

There is no way for the dealer to evade this liability.

Einen Ausweg aus dieser Haftung gibt es für den Händler nicht.

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