obligation

  • 21OBLIGATION — n. f. Lien moral qui impose quelque devoir concernant la religion, la morale ou la vie civile. S’acquitter des obligations d’un bon citoyen, d’un bon chrétien. Satisfaire aux obligations de son état, à toutes ses obligations. Remplir ses… …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

  • 22obligation — ob|li|ga|tion W3 [ˌɔblıˈgeıʃən US ˌa:b ] n [U and C] a moral or legal duty to do something obligation to ▪ America s obligation to its allies ▪ Employers have an obligation to treat all employees equally. ▪ Parents are under a legal obligation to …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 23obligation — n. 1) to assume, take on an obligation 2) to feel an obligation 3) to discharge, fulfill, meet an obligation 4) a legal; moral; social obligation; family obligations 5) a military obligation ( required military service ) 6) an obligation to (an… …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 24obligation — ob|li|ga|tion [ ,ablı geıʃn ] noun count or uncount *** 1. ) something that you must do for legal or moral reasons: obligation to do something: Buyers have no legal obligation to disclose personal financial information. meet/honor/fulfill an… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 25obligation */*/*/ — UK [ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌɑblɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms obligation : singular obligation plural obligations 1) something that you must do for legal or moral reasons have an obligation to someone/something: The firm has… …

    English dictionary

  • 26obligation — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ contractual, legal, statutory ▪ ethical, moral, religious, social ▪ debt, financial …

    Collocations dictionary

  • 27obligation — noun (C, U) 1 a moral or legal duty to do something: obligation to do sth: You can look at the books without any obligation to buy. (+ to): I have certain obligations to my family. | meet/fulfil an obligation (=do something that is your duty):… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 28obligation*/ — [ˌɒblɪˈgeɪʃ(ə)n] noun [C/U] 1) something that you must do for legal or moral reasons You are under no obligation to give anyone personal information.[/ex] The firm has an obligation to its customers.[/ex] He felt a certain moral obligation to… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 29obligation — [[t]ɒ̱blɪge͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] obligations 1) N VAR: usu N to inf If you have an obligation to do something, it is your duty to do that thing. When teachers assign homework, students usually feel an obligation to do it... Ministers are under no… …

    English dictionary

  • 30obligation — 01. The homework tonight is optional; you are under no [obligation] to do it, but it could be good practice for you. 02. Teachers have an [obligation] to correct students homework as soon as possible. 03. Customers are welcome to try our new… …

    Grammatical examples in English