Payment Liability

/ˈpeɪmənt laɪəˈbɪləti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal obligation of a party to pay a specified sum to another party under the terms of a contract or law.
    The debtor assumed payment liability for the outstanding loan amount.

Forms

  • payment liability

Commentary

Payment liability typically arises from contractual agreements or statutory duties, defining who must pay and under what conditions.

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