obligation


Definition: Meaning of, obligation in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɒblɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n /

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obligation obligations
[uncountable and countable]
  1. a moral or legal duty to do something
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obligation used in phrases

  • financial obligation (noun)
    1. an obligation to pay money to another party
  • holy day of obligation (noun)
    1. a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion
  • moral obligation (noun)
    1. an obligation arising out of considerations of right and wrong
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