under+obligation

  • 31obligation — 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

  • 32obligation — 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

  • 33under an obligation — 1) forced to do something for legal or moral reasons under an obligation to do something: The court held that the bank was under an obligation to return the deposit. Our client is under no obligation to accept your offer. place/put someone under… …

    English dictionary

  • 34Days of obligation — Obligation Ob li*ga tion, n. [F. obligation. L. obligatio. See {Oblige}.] 1. The act of obligating. [1913 Webster] 2. That which obligates or constrains; the binding power of a promise, contract, oath, or vow, or of law; that which constitutes… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 35obligation — 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

  • 36obligation — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ contractual, legal, statutory ▪ ethical, moral, religious, social ▪ debt, financial …

    Collocations dictionary

  • 37obligation — A generic word, derived from the Latin substantive obligatio, having many, wide, and varied meanings, according to the context in which it is used. That which a person is bound to do or forbear; any duty imposed by law, promise, contract,… …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 38obligation */*/*/ — 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

  • 39obligation — /ˌɒblɪ geɪʃ(ə)n/ noun 1. a duty to do something ● There is no obligation to help out in another department ● There is no obligation to buy. ♦ two weeks’ free trial without obligation the customer can try the item at home for two weeks without… …

    Dictionary of banking and finance

  • 40obligation — /ˌɒblɪ geɪʃ(ə)n/ noun 1. a duty to do something ● There is no obligation to buy. ♦ two weeks’ free trial without obligation the customer can try the item at home for two weeks without having to buy it at the end of the test ♦ to be under an… …

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