Obligation

/ˌɒblɪɡˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɑbɫəˈɡeɪʃən/

Obligation

an action that one must undertake because they are legally or morally forcedto do so

synonyms : duty

the state of being forced to do something in a way that conforms to the law or is morally acceptable

a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply

a written promise to repay a debt

a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor

Examples

1. I am the elder statesman of the team and it is my obligation to pick up the cudgels for our ballclub.

2. I assure you that our company has opened our kimono about every aspect of our tax obligations to the state.

3. She's been so busy with work and family obligations that she hasn't had a minute to call her own in weeks.

4. A lotta students have obligations outside of school.