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obligation

ob·li·ga·tion

obligation

 
 
pronunciation:
a blih geI shn
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition: something that someone should or should not do because of a law or moral principle.
You have an obligation to pay back the loan.
synonyms:
duty
similar words:
charge, liability, responsibility, trust
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