Associations to the word «Obligation»

Wiktionary

OBLIGATION, noun. The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
OBLIGATION, noun. A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.
OBLIGATION, noun. A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted.
OBLIGATION, noun. (legal) A legal agreement stipulating a specified payment or action; the document containing such agreement.

Dictionary definition

OBLIGATION, noun. The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr.
OBLIGATION, noun. The state of being obligated to do or pay something; "he is under an obligation to finish the job".
OBLIGATION, noun. A personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor.
OBLIGATION, noun. A written promise to repay a debt.
OBLIGATION, noun. A legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada