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Liability is the legal obligation and accountability for your actions or omissions. It means you are responsible under the law for the consequences of what you do or fail to do, and you may have to compensate others, pay penalties, or answer in court. In code enforcement, liability covers situations where an inspector or agency is responsible for ensuring safety and compliance; failing to perform duties or violating code can expose them to liability for damages or harm. This term is distinct from rights (entitlements), from an administrative warrant (a tool to gain entry), and from negligence (a failure to exercise reasonable care). The definition directly captures being legally obliged and responsible, so it is the correct term.