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obligation
has definitions from the fields of sociology,law,writing,business,finance
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[ noun ] (sociology) the social force that binds you to your obligations and the courses of action demanded by that force
Synonyms Examples : "we must instill a sense of duty in our children" "every right implies a responsibility"- John D.Rockefeller Jr Used in print (The Dallas Morning News,...)Dewey_Lawrence , a Tyler lawyer representing the Texas_Bankers_Association , sounded the opposition keynote when he said it would force banks to violate their contractual obligations with depositors and undermine the confidence of bank customers . (The Sun, [Baltimore],...)The flavor of Baltimore 's Florida_Grapefruit_League news ripened considerably late today when the Orioles were advised that Ron_Hansen has fulfilled his obligations under the Army 's military training_program and is ready for belated spring_training . (Edward Austin Walton, "On Education for the Interior...)And further he must understand his obligation to the client to not_only meet his physical necessities but also to enhance and improve his life and to enlarge the cultural horizon of our society . The old established independent art_schools try their best to fulfill their obligations . (Handbook of Federal Aids to Communities. U.S. Dep...)If nothing is produced , there is no obligation to repay . |
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[ noun ] (law,finance,writing,business,sociology) a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
Used in print ([Anonymous,] "The Attack on Employee Services"...)Are you careful to restrict the number of people on_leave at_one_time so that your total employment obligation is minimized ? Related terms |
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[ noun ] (law,writing,business) a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
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