"Liable" means something having a legal consequence or a party being subjected to legal requirements. It should not be used instead of "likely" which denotes a high probability of something taking place.

For example: "Are hotels liable for the lap top computers stolen from the rooms?"

An employer is liable for the social security taxes of the employees."

But, instead of "that kid is liable to get his comeuppance," say "that kid is likely to get his comeuppance."

"Libel," on the other hand, is a false statement or an allegation that injures a person's reputation and public standing.

For example: "The Prime Minister was filing one libel suit after another to shut up his critics."

"The judge agreed that publishing that photo constituted a libel."

"Slander" is libel committed through the act of speech.

For example: "The front running candidate's outrageous remarks about her rival was perceived as nothing more than a slander."

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