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ob·li·ga·tion
 obligation
- pronunciation:
- a
blih
geI
sh
 n
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noun |
| definition 1: |
something that someone should or should not do because of a law or moral principle.
In some countries, military service is an obligation.- synonyms:
- responsibility
- similar words:
- burden, debt, need, office, part
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| definition 2: |
the condition of having to do something because of a law or moral principle.
The dishonest man felt no obligation to return the wallet he had found.- synonyms:
- duty
- similar words:
- charge, responsibility, trust
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| related words: |
business, chore, duty, essential, job, load, necessity, place, task, vow |
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