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Definition obligation in American English

obligation noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌɑblɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/

▪ contractual, financial, legal, moral, professional, statutory

▪ accept, discharge, fulfill, honor, meet, perform, undertake

1

something that you must do for legal or moral reasons

Example

Buyers have no legal obligation to disclose personal financial information.

Example

The park service has failed to fulfill its statutory obligation to the public.

Example

Estimates are available on request, without obligation.

Example

The firm has an obligation to its clients.

Synonyms and related words
accountability responsibility obligation
2

a grateful feeling that you have toward someone who has done something for you

Example

She felt a certain obligation toward him because of everything he had done for her in the past.

Example

Emma felt a tremendous sense of obligation toward her sister.

Synonyms and related words
grateful gratitude thankful
Definition obligation in American English