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   obligation

   /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment: "I have an obligation to look after her" Similar dutycommitmentresponsibilitymoral imperativefunctiontaskjobchoreassignmentcommissionbusinessburdenchargeonusliabilityaccountabilityrequirementdebtengagementdated:officearchaic:devoirliterary:trustdutycompulsionindebtednessduressnecessitypressureconstraint
   • ▪ the condition of being morally or legally bound to do something: "they are under no obligation to stick to the scheme"
   • ▪ a debt of gratitude for a service or favour: "she didn't want to be under an obligation to him"
   • ▪ a binding agreement committing a person to a payment or other action.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘formal promise’): via Old French from Latin obligatio(n-), from the verb obligare (see oblige).

   Derivatives

   • 1. obligational adjective

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   OBLIGATION definition: 1. the fact that you are obliged to do something: 2. something that you must do: 3. the fact that…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of OBLIGATION is the action of obligating oneself to a course of action (as by a promise or vow). How to use obligation in a sentence.

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   When you are morally or legally bound to a particular commitment, it's your obligation to follow through on it. If you see a crime taking place, for example, it's your obligation to notify the police. If an elderly person comes onto a full bus, it's your obligation to give up your seat for him.

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   Obligation definition: something by which a person is bound or obliged to do certain things, and which arises out of a sense of duty or results from custom, law, etc.. See examples of OBLIGATION used in a sentence.

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   OBLIGATION meaning: 1. the fact that you are obliged to do something: 2. something that you must do: 3. the fact that…. Learn more.

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   1. something by which a person is bound to do certain things, and which arises out of a sense of duty or results from custom, law, etc. 2. something done or to be done for such reasons: to fulfill one's obligations. 3. a binding promise, contract, sense of duty, etc.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOBLIGATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   obligation in British English. (ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən ) noun. 1. a moral or legal requirement; duty. 2. the act of obligating or the state of being obligated. 3. law. a legally enforceable agreement to perform some act, esp to pay money, for the benefit of another party.