Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - obligation
Obligation
obligation
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). Phrases and idioms day of obligation Eccl. a day on which all are required to attend Mass or Communion. of obligation obligatory. Derivatives obligational adj. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L obligatio -onis (as OBLIGE)
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noun Date: 14th century the action of obligating oneself to a course of action (as by a promise or vow), 2. something (as a formal contract, a promise, or the demands of conscience or custom) that obligates one to a course of action, a debt security (as a mortgage or corporate bond), a commitment (as by a government) to pay a particular sum of money, 3. a condition or feeling of being obligated, a debt of gratitude, something one is bound to do ; duty, responsibility ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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