Example sentences of "hold responsible for [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 As a result , the purchaser can now be held responsible for all dismissal claims by employees dismissed in connection with the sale even if the dismissals took place at a time earlier than literally " immediately before " the transfer .
2 This same invincible figure has been held responsible for some blunder , or has for some other reason fallen out of favour with his employers , leaves the house where he came to fame and is never heard of again .
3 The general opinion was that the court was ‘ vulgar and in bad taste ’ , but interestingly enough it was not the King who was held responsible for this state of affairs .
4 Qualification will depend on the knowledge and expertise possessed and , as important , the extent to which the problem-solver can be held responsible for any decision according to the system of accountability we have ; that is , the politician is accountable to Parliament and the public , and the individual to any system which the Parliament may have enacted , whether guidelines or law , and to those immediately touched by any decision .
5 Nottinghamshire County Council can not be held responsible for any error , omission or subsequent alteration to the information contained in this brochure .
6 The cattle owner was held responsible for any damage done by his animal .
7 Sovereign can not be held responsible for any train delays , strikes , cancellations or consequential claims arising from such circumstances .
8 Judges , lawyers and witnesses may not be held responsible for any statement uttered in court .
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