Meaning of the word "current liability" in English

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current liability

US /ˈkɜːrənt laɪəˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ˈkɜːrənt laɪəˈbɪlɪti/
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Noun

1.

a liability that must be paid or settled within one year or one operating cycle, whichever is longer

Example:
Accounts payable and short-term loans are common examples of current liabilities.
The company's balance sheet showed a significant increase in current liabilities due to new short-term debt.
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