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Obligation
01
an action that one must perform because they are legally or morally forced to do so
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
obligations
Examples
Paying taxes is a civic obligation that supports public services and infrastructure.
Examples
She has an obligation to pay her taxes on time.
03
a legal agreement specifying a required payment or action and the consequences for failing to comply
Examples
The company issued an obligation to deliver goods by a set date.
04
a personal duty or responsibility arising from a favor, service, or social expectation
Examples
She felt an obligation to return the favor.
Lexical Tree
obligational
obligation
obligate
oblige
