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   Ob·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" 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 favor: "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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2. www.oed.com › dictionary › obligation_nobligation, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun obligation mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun obligation , five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordOBLIGATION - Find out everything about this English word ...

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   Definitions of 'obligation' 1. If you have an obligation to do something, it is your duty to do that thing. [...] 2. If you have an obligation to a person, it is your duty to look after them or protect their interests. [...] 3. See without obligation [...] More. English usage. What is the difference between obligation and duty ? More.

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   Dictionary definition of obligation. A moral or legal duty or responsibility that one is bound to fulfill. "The doctor has an obligation to maintain patient confidentiality." Detailed meaning of obligation. It implies a sense of duty or commitment towards a particular action, task, or obligation.

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   definition 3: that which one is bound to do or to refrain from doing. synonyms: charge, duty, responsibility. similar words: burden, care, debt, liabilities, need, office, onus, part. definition 4: a favor or service for which one owes gratitude. synonyms:

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › obligationobligation | definition in the Cambridge Essential American ...

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   noun. us. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. / ˌɑb·ləˈɡeɪ·ʃən/ something that you have to do because it is your duty: Parents have an obligation to make sure their children receive a good education. (Definition of obligation from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of obligation.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › obligationobligation definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/ something that you have to do because it is your duty: Parents have an obligation to make sure their children receive a good education. (Definition of obligation from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of obligation. in Chinese (Traditional) 義務, 責任, 職責… See more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurus › obligationOBLIGATION Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   1 day ago · 1 (noun) in the sense of duty. Definition. a moral or legal duty. Students usually feel an obligation to attend lectures. Synonyms. duty. pressure. compulsion. See examples for synonyms. 2 (noun) in the sense of task. Definition. a moral or legal duty. I feel that's my obligation, to do whatever is possible. Synonyms. task. job. duty. work. calling