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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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Two sources with knowledge of Bass’ office said that after reviewing an early draft, the mayor told Villanueva that the report could expose the city to legal liabilities.

From Los Angeles Times

Since they have extremely long-dated liabilities—people’s lives—their managers crave long-duration but “safe” investments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stern apparently sends Epstein an email headed "F liabilities".

From BBC

On the balance sheet, home of assets and liabilities, the four companies added nearly $117 billion in debt and lease liabilities in 2025.

From Barron's

Schneller suggests pension funds with long-dated liabilities may be attracted while other funds may find a yield premium for a quasi-sovereign credit interesting but for traditional investors the risk-reward profile isn’t compelling.

From MarketWatch

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