obligation
Example Sentences
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The amount the Spanish government owes her includes fines and interest in addition to the money she handed over, despite having no legal obligation to pay it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
That way, when the heirs inherit the highly appreciated stock, the cost basis will get reset to the current market value, effectively wiping out any capital-gains tax obligation on the assets up to that point.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The fund holding that obligation grew to nearly $4 billion above actuarial requirements.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
It says that to succeed a challenge would need to "identify a clear and precise obligation in EU law".
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Its writing was, I think, both an obligation to and a link with his family, the Hearth of Estre.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Vocabulary lists containing obligation
The Diary of Anne Frank
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