ˌɔblɪˈɡeɪʃən n. 1
the constraining
power of a
law,
precept,
duty,
contract, etc. 2 a duty; a burdensome
task. 3 a
binding agreement,
esp.
one enforceable
under legal penalty; a
written contract or
bond. 4 a a service or
benefit (repay an obligation). b indebtedness
for this (be under an obligation). øday of obligation Eccl. a
day on
which all are required to
attend Mass or
Communion. of obligation
obligatory. øøobligational adj. [ME f. OF f. L obligatio -onis (as OBLIGE)]