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Obligation

noun

/ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally

a duty or commitment

Parents have an obligation to care for their children.

You have an obligation to follow the rules.

duty, responsibility, commitment, requirement

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duty, responsibility, commitment, requirement

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duty, responsibility, commitment, requirement

freedom, choice, option, liberty

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freedom, choice, option, liberty

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option, freedom

legal obligation, moral obligation, meet obligation, fulfill an obligation

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legal obligation, moral obligation, meet obligation

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legal obligation, moral obligation, fulfill an obligation

The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.

A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.

An elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements.

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force

A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.