Question

what is the meaning of liability

Answer 1

liability means as the word suggests "the state of being legally responsible for something".
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Answer 2

liability means  an obligation and it is reported on a company's balance sheet. A common example of a liability is accounts payable. Accounts payable arise when a company purchases goods or services on credit from a supplier. When the company pays the supplier, the company's accounts payable is reduced