Glossary

Liability

DEFINITION

A liability is an amount or obligation that a person or company owes. Examples include loans, accounts payable, mortgages, deferred revenue, bonds, warranties, and accrued expenses.

ELI5

If you owe money or have a payment you must make later, that is a liability. It is something you still need to pay or settle.

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