The government 'is obliged' [='required, obligated'] by law to release certain documents to the public.
The law 'obliges' the government to release certain documents to the public.
They asked for food and he 'obliged' with soup and sandwiches.
(..) No need to worry, I was just... Oh... I thought you were someone else. Show is almost over. I'm sure the girls inside will be happy to oblige. You made some kind of mistake. Why don't you tell me what you think you are doing and... I'm taking you to the Queen. (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3