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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions obligation noun  The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone. A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action. A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted. A legal agreement stipulating a specified payment or action; the document containing such agreement. Translations:  Etymology: From Latin obligatio, from obligatum (past participle of obligare, from ob- to + ligare to bind, from PIE leig- to bind).        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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