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liabilities

British  
/ ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtɪz /

plural noun

  1. accounting business obligations incurred but not discharged and entered as claims on the assets shown on the balance sheet Compare assets

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The Accounts Commission said meeting this deadline was "critical" in order to avoid further equal pay liabilities and a "financial and operational impact on the council".

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

California offers tax credits of up to 35% on qualified expenses, which can be applied to any tax liabilities the production companies have in the state.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

The three utilities had been lobbying Newsom and lawmakers to further shield them and their shareholders from wildfire liabilities ever since last year’s Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Its net loss increased to $3.2 billion from around $250 million in the first half of 2025, largely driven by changes in the estimated value of its warrant liabilities, the documents show.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Eisenhower replied levelly that he shared the same liabilities.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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