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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“But their global view, that they have an obligation to establish the rule of God in the land of God, that didn’t change. It’s a misrepresentation to portray them as only nationally-focused forever”

From The Wall Street Journal

Kalven’s guidance was that universities should avoid engaging on political and social issues unless they “threaten the very mission of the university,” in which case universities have an “obligation” to defend themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have sacrificed their higher obligation — not to religion or a political party, but to each other.

From Salon

In the petition, which was obtained by People and initially filed on Nov. 28, Cortazzo claimed that her ex has failed to fulfill “monetary obligations” that were included in the divorce settlement.

From MarketWatch

The 22-year-old moved from Liverpool to Aston Villa on loan, with an obligation to buy if he plays in 10 Premier League games.

From BBC

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