obligation

[ob-li-gey-shuhn] / ˌɒb lɪˈgeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accountability agreement bond burden commitment constraint contract debt duty liability necessity need promise requirement right trust understanding

STRONG

IOU business call cause charge chit committal compulsion conscience debit devoir dues engagement must occasion onus part place restraint

WEAK

accountableness due bill ought

Antonyms

STRONGEST

asset disagreement disbelief irresponsibility misunderstanding

STRONG

freedom unemployment

Example Sentences

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It added it has "extensive safeguarding practices and training requirements in place", and it has "brought forward several internal safeguarding audits and refresher trainings to ensure staff are fully aware of their obligations".

From BBC

“It is critical that states respect their obligation to keep civilians and civil aviation free from harm,” Willie Walsh, the director general of the International Air Transport Association, said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is critical that states respect their obligation to keep civilians and civil aviation free from harm," said the head of IATA, Willie Walsh, head of the International Air Transport Association.

From Barron's

And that was why social obligations were easier with Rachel.

From Literature

"The Online Safety Act has been introduced in the UK recently, and that is putting an obligation on platforms to tackle illegal content," he added.

From BBC

obligation

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