Separately Liable
/ˈsɛpərətli ˈlaɪəbl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Legally responsible individually for a debt or obligation, distinct from other liable parties.
Each partner was separately liable for the company's debts.
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Use 'separately liable' to clarify that responsibility is personal and not shared collectively, important in contracts and torts to determine who bears what portion of a debt or obligation.
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