obligation

Definition

  • noun: something that you must do because of a law, rule, promise, etc.
  • noun: the action of 'obligating' oneself to a course of action (as by a promise or vow)
  • synonyms: agreement, bond, chirograph

Examples

  • You're 'under no' (legal) 'obligation' to return the money. [=there is no law that requires you to return the money; you do not have to return the money]

  • The firm must fulfill its 'obligations' under the contract. = The firm must fulfill its contractual 'obligations'.

  • You can try the machine for free 'without obligation'. [=without being required to buy it or to do anything else]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Why should I help you? Because my vermin is a former student of yours. And considering the student, I'd say you have a rather large obligation. You can sleep here. It will take me a month... ...to make the sword. I suggest you spend it practicing. I've completed doing... (..)
    2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1