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Obligation

noun
/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Word Frequency: 13.8

Definitions

1.nounThe act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
2.nounA social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.
3.nounA course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted.
4.nounA legal agreement stipulating a specified action or forbearance by a party to the agreement; the document containing such agreement.
"X shall be entitled to subcontract its obligation to provide the Support Services. <>"

Synonyms

dutycommitmentresponsibilitybindingduty-bounddevoirmandateliabilitycompromisestipulationobligedpledge

Antonyms

right

Rhymes With

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclination
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