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.
(..) last time they were alone together. So what'll it be, gentlemen, a civil rights lawsuit the size of Montana? 'Cause I'll oblige you. Oh, so long, Rocky. Keep your left up. Detectives, I'm inviting you to leave. Okay, (..)2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Confessions Season: 5 Episode 11