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A moral, professional or legal duty
“As the manager of this department, you have an obligation to ensure that operations run as smoothly as possible.”
A binding agreement committing a person to a payment or other action
“The adjudicator's decision may give rise to an immediate payment obligation.”
The condition of being morally or legally bound to do something
“Parents sometimes feel an obligation to give their well-behaved child a cookie as a reward.”
A burden or heavy demand that one must bear
“What began as a freely chosen, pleasant anticipation became transformed into an onerous obligation that aroused resentment.”
A sum of money that is owed or due
“I have to clear my current obligations before I can purchase a new car.”
Denotes a position of responsibility and commitment
Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler
A thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist
The state of being thankful or grateful
Something that restricts someone's freedom of action
An authoritative order
The use of persuasion or intimidation to make someone do something
Quality or state of being compulsory
A need or reason to do or be something
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation
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