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Tests of someone's abilities or internal fortitude
Tasks to be performed
A sum of money that is owed or due
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a binding agreement committing a person to a payment or other action
“The adjudicator's decision may give rise to an immediate payment obligation.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a sum of money that is owed or due
“I have to clear my current obligations before I can purchase a new car.”
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