1. (noun)duty, responsibility, obligation the social force that binds you to 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"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
2. (noun)obligation the state of being obligated to do or pay something "he is under an obligation to finish the job"
3. (noun)obligation, indebtedness a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
4. (noun)debt instrument, obligation, certificate of indebtedness a written promise to repay a debt
5. (noun)obligation a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
1. (noun)obligation sth you must do because you are obligated; = commitment financial obligations; a moral obligation to teach our children about the dangers of drugs
2. obligation the state of being obligated a strong feeling/sense of obligation
3. obligation under an obligation to be obligated to do sth You are under no obligation to attend.
Definition of 'OBLigation'
Webster Dictionary
1. (noun)OBLigation the act of obligating
2. (noun)OBLigation that which obligates or constrains; the binding power of a promise, contract, oath, or vow, or of law; that which constitutes legal or moral duty
3. (noun)OBLigation any act by which a person becomes bound to do something to or for anouther, or to forbear something; external duties imposed by law, promise, or contract, by the relations of society, or by courtesy, kindness, etc
4. (noun)OBLigation the state of being obligated or bound; the state of being indebted for an act of favor or kindness; as, to place others under obligations to one
5. (noun)OBLigation a bond with a condition annexed, and a penalty for nonfulfillment. In a larger sense, it is an acknowledgment of a duty to pay a certain sum or do a certain things