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oblate (1)
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obligate
obligation
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obligation

ob·li·ga·tion [ òbbli gáysh'n ] (plural ob·li·ga·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. duty: something that must be done because of legal or moral duty

2. state of being obligated: the state of being under a moral or legal duty to do something

3. gratitude owed: something that somebody owes in return for something given, e.g. assistance or a favor

4. law binding legal agreement: a legal agreement by which somebody is bound to do something, especially pay a specified amount of money

5. law legal contract: a legal document such as a mortgage or bond that contains the terms of an obligation, usually including a penalty for failing to fulfill it


ob·li·ga·tion·al adjective
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