What is the difference between Liable and Libel?

Liable

adjective

Definition

Responsible by law; legally answerable.

Examples

If you cause an accident, you are [liable] for the damages.

He is [liable] to get angry if you're late.

Libel

noun/verb

Definition

A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.

Examples

The newspaper was sued for [libel].

He claimed the article was a [libel] against him.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: The newspaper was sued for ___ after publishing the false story.

liable libel

Question 2: If you don't clear the ice from your sidewalk, you could be held ___ if someone falls.

liable libel

Question 3: He claimed the article was a form of ___ and damaged his reputation.

liable libel

Question 4: Without a good map, you're ___ to get lost in the mountains.

liable libel

Question 5: Which word means legally responsible?

liable libel

Question 6: To prove ___, you must show that the statement was false and damaging.

liable libel

Question 7: The company is ___ for any defects in its products.

liable libel

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

The politician accused the magazine of liable. You are libel to catch a cold if you don't wear a coat. Spreading false rumors in writing can be considered libel. Who is libel for the damage?

Question 9: Which word refers to written defamation?

liable libel

Question 10: Drivers who speed are ___ to cause an accident.

liable libel

Quiz Answers

Q1: libel

Q2: liable

Q3: libel

Q4: liable

Q5: liable

Q6: libel

Q7: liable

Q8: Spreading false rumors in writing can be considered libel.

Q9: libel

Q10: liable

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