CEFR B2

obligation

noun

Meaning

A moral or legal duty to do something.

Examples

Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
The contract created a legal obligation for both parties.

Synonyms: duty, responsibility, commitment, liability, mandate

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obligation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Definition

A moral or legal duty to do something.

Examples

Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
The contract created a legal obligation for both parties.
He felt a strong moral obligation to help the refugees.

How to Use obligation

obligation to do something (prepositional phrase): A duty or commitment to perform a specific action. — "We have an obligation to protect the environment."
obligation for something (prepositional phrase): A duty or commitment related to a particular thing or situation. — "The obligation for paying taxes falls on every citizen."
under an obligation (prepositional phrase): Bound by a duty or commitment. — "He felt he was under an obligation to repay the favor."

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