obligation
/ɑblʌgˈeɪʃʌn/
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Noun
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
Noun
the state of being obligated to do or pay something; "he is under an obligation to finish the job"
Noun
a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
Noun
a written promise to repay a debt
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a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
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bond
bond certificate
burden of proof
cash equivalent
CD
certificate of deposit
civic duty
civic responsibility
debt
demand
filial duty
financial obligation
floater
guardianship
imperative
incumbency
indebtedness
job
keeping
legal duty
liability
line of duty
moral obligation
noblesse oblige
note
note of hand
prerequisite
promissory note
requirement
safekeeping
white man''s burden