Understanding Liable and Libel Meanings
The question asks to identify the correct meanings for the words Liable and Libel.
Meaning of Liable
The term Liable refers to being legally responsible or subject to an obligation or penalty. It indicates a state of being accountable under the law.
Meaning of Libel
Libel refers to the act of publishing a statement that is false and damaging to a person's reputation. It is a form of defamation that is written or otherwise published.
Conclusion
Based on the definitions:
- Liable means being legally responsible.
- Libel means publishing something that is false.
Option 1 correctly matches these meanings.
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