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obligated

[ob-li-gey-tid] / ˈɒb lɪˌgeɪ tɪd /


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Local councils can choose to opt in or out and private businesses are not legally obligated to close or grant the extra holiday.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

She said she was obligated to rule for Domagala because of a prior case involving Lake Winnebago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Ultimately, cases like this turn less on whether someone regrets an exit and more on what the LLC managers knew, when they knew it and what they were obligated to disclose.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

However, even if police decline to file charges, district officials remain obligated to conduct a further investigation to determine whether internal discipline is warranted and to protect the safety of alleged and potential victims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The difference in treatment toward themselves that they recognize makes them obligated to you.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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