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'obligation' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'obligation' with 8 example sentences.


obligation noun

: the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

: the state of being obligated to do or pay something

: a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor

: a written promise to repay a debt

: a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply


  • I can't accept the invitation because I have another obligation.
  • I'm under no obligation to tell you that.
  • I think that that's our obligation.
  • You are under no obligation to divulge that information.
  • A marriage is a bond and a moral obligation.
  • He won't be able to come anymore due to his obligations.
  • We have a legal obligation to pay our taxes.
  • Their death is an obligation for us.
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