Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

joint liability

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.05 in modern English

Syllables: join-t li-a-bil-i-ty
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

When two or more persons are both responsible for a debt, claim, or judgment.

Example Sentences

"A joint liability for a debt is the result of two or more parties applying jointly for credit as co-borrowers, which is implied in a general partnership."

Questions

What does joint liability mean?: When two or more persons are both responsible for a debt, claim, or judgment.

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