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Vocabulary Entry
obligation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A duty or commitment to do something.
Example Sentences
"He felt a strong obligation to help his community."
"Paying taxes is a civic obligation."
"She fulfilled her obligation to attend the meeting."
V
verb
To bind or compel someone to follow a course of action.
Example Sentences
"The new law obligates businesses to provide health insurance."
"They are obligated to report any suspicious activity."
"Her contract obligates her to work six months in advance."