obligation

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obligation Definition

• (n) the social force that binds you to your obligations and the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- Jo
• (n) the state of being obligated to do or pay something; "he is under an obligation to finish the job"
• (n) a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
• (n) a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply

obligation Synonyms

• duty
• obligation
• responsibility