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obligation
obligation
/ˌɑːbləˈgeɪʃən/
noun
(
)
The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
(
duty
,
obligation
,
responsibility
)
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
We must instill a sense of duty in our children
we must instill a sense of duty in our children
Every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty
every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty
(
)
The state of being obligated to do or pay something
(
obligation
)
the state of being obligated to do or pay something
He is under an obligation to finish the job
he is under an obligation to finish the job
A legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
(
obligation
)
a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
A written promise to repay a debt
(
certificate of indebtedness
,
debt instrument
,
obligation
)
a written promise to repay a debt
A personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
(
indebtedness
,
obligation
)
a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
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