What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Liability vs Castigation - What's the difference?

liability | castigation | Related terms |

Liability is a related term of castigation.


As nouns the difference between liability and castigation

is that liability is the condition of being liable while castigation is corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; pungent criticism.

liability

English

Noun

(wikipedia liability) (liabilities)
  • the condition of being liable.
  • an obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.
  • * 1901 , , (w, The Monkey's Paw)
    • "I was to say that Maw and Meggins disclaim all responsibility," continued the other. "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son's services they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation."
  • a handicap that holds one back.
  • the likelihood of something happening.

    • Antonyms

    * asset

    Derived terms

    * enterprise liability * secondary liability * vicarious liability

    castigation

    English

    (wikipedia castigation)

    Noun

  • Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; pungent criticism.
  • (obsolete) Emendation; correction.

    • Anagrams

    *