obligated
Example Sentences
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Nasdaq has long said it is legally obligated to provide fair access to companies that meet its listing standards, and must promote capital formation for even the smallest companies.
From Barron's
The Department of Justice did not respond to specific questions, but said judges must be impartial and that the agency is obligated to take action against those who demonstrate systemic bias.
From Los Angeles Times
It may also force drivers to ask a question, he added: “Why am I obligated to pay for insurance if insurance isn’t paying for me?”
From MarketWatch
The 1979 Taiwan Relations Act obligated Washington to provide the island with arms for its own self-defense.
Look at what government programs cost minus any dedicated revenue they collect and interest on the debt, which government is obligated to pay.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.