Definition of Obligation
Obligation
ob·li·ga·tion


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a commitment or duty; an action to which one is morally or legally bound to

e.g. She has made an obligation to pay for her children's college expenses.

(noun)
a debt of gratitude for a favor;

e.g. He didn't want to be under an obligation to her for the rest of his life.

(noun)
the condition of being morally or legally bound to an action;

e.g. You are under no obligation to stick to this deal, you can drop out any time.



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