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- DictionaryOb·li·ga·tion/ˌäbləˈɡāSH(ə)n/
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"
Definitions of obligation. noun. the state of being obligated to do or pay something. “he is under an obligation to finish the job” see more. noun. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force. “every opportunity, an obligation ” synonyms: duty, responsibility. see more. noun.
Definition of obligation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a moral or legal requirement; duty. 2. the act of obligating or the state of being obligated. 3. (Law) law a legally enforceable agreement to perform some act, esp to pay money, for the benefit of another party. 4. (Law) law. a. a written contract containing a penalty.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ob‧li‧ga‧tion /ˌɒbləˈɡeɪʃən $ ˌɑːb-/ W3 noun [ countable, uncountable] a moral or legal duty to do something obligation to America’s obligation to its allies Employers have an obligation to treat all employees equally. Parents are under a legal obligation to educate their children.
1 [uncountable] obligation (to do something) the state of being forced to do something because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc. You are under no obligation to buy anything. She did not feel under any obligation to tell him the truth.
6 days ago · obligation in American English. (ˌɑblɪˈgeɪʃən ) noun. 1. an obligating or being obligated. 2. a binding contract, promise, moral responsibility, etc. 3. a duty imposed legally or socially; thing that one is bound to do by contract, promise, moral responsibility, etc.
An obligation is a course of action that someone is required to take, whether legal or moral. Obligations are constraints; they limit freedom. People who are under obligations may choose to freely act under obligations. Obligation exists when there is a choice to do what is morally good and what is morally unacceptable. [1] .
