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obligation

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Meaning

  • The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

  • A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.

  • A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted.

  • A legal agreement stipulating a specified action or forbearance by a party to the agreement; the document containing such agreement.

    "X shall be entitled to subcontract its obligation to provide the Support Services. <>"

Synonyms

duty,
commitment