obligation (Meaning)
obligation (n)
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
the state of being obligated to do or pay something
a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
a written promise to repay a debt
a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
obligation (n.)
The act of obligating.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of obligation
obligation Sentence Examples
- Citizens have an obligation to obey the laws of their country.
- Parents have a moral obligation to care for their children.
- Employees have contractual obligations to perform their work satisfactorily.
- Doctors have a professional obligation to protect the health of their patients.
- Students have an obligation to attend classes and complete assignments.
- Societies have an obligation to provide basic necessities for their citizens.
- Governments have an obligation to promote justice and equality.
- Corporations have a legal obligation to operate ethically and responsibly.
- Individuals have an obligation to respect the rights and freedoms of others.
- Humanity has an obligation to protect the environment for future generations.
FAQs About the word obligation
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force, the state of being obligated to do or pay something, a personal relation in whi
responsibility,duty, commitment, need, burden, constraint,promise, charge, do, requirement
relief, release, ease,relief, release, waiver, waiver, grace, exemption, exemption
Citizens have an obligation to obey the laws of their country.
Parents have a moral obligation to care for their children.
Employees have contractual obligations to perform their work satisfactorily.
Doctors have a professional obligation to protect the health of their patients.
