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obligation

UK
/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɑblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Translations

obligationnoun
obligations
pl
UK
/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɑblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
He has a legal obligation to pay child support.
У него есть юридическое обязательство выплачивать алименты.
She felt it was her obligation to help the poor.
Она чувствовала, что это её долг помогать бедным.
Additional translations
долговое обязательство
обязанность
обязательность
Synonyms
commitment
promise
accountability
liability
burden
requirement
responsibility
duty
Antonyms
choice
liberty
freedom
option
discretion
privilege
obligationadjective
UK
/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to an obligation (e.g., "obligation bond").

Definitions

obligationnoun
A duty or commitment that someone is bound to by law, promise, or moral responsibility.
He felt a strong obligation to help his family during difficult times.
A debt of gratitude for a service or favor.
She felt an obligation to return the kindness shown to her by her neighbors.
A financial instrument, such as a bond or note, representing a formal promise to repay borrowed money with interest.
The corporation issued long-term obligations to finance the expansion.
obligationadjective
Relating to or associated with an obligation (used only before a noun).
The bank issues obligation securities to raise capital.
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