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    Obligation (en. Obligation)

    /ɔbliɡa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A legal or moral duty that compels a person to act in a certain way.
    He has an obligation to account to his superiors.
    Il a une obligation de rendre des comptes à ses supérieurs.
    A commitment made by an individual or a company.
    This contractual obligation must be respected.
    Cette obligation contractuelle doit être respectée.
    A necessity or constraint imposed by circumstances.
    The situation defined a security obligation.
    La situation définissait une obligation de sécurité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'obligationem', formed from 'obligare', meaning 'to bind' or 'to constrain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    moral obligation
    Ethical duty to act in a certain way.
    obligation morale
    to take the obligation
    To accept or assume a responsibility.
    prendre l'obligation

    Related Words

    duty
    A commitment or responsibility to fulfill.
    devoir
    responsibility
    The state of being responsible, particularly in a moral or legal sense.
    responsabilité
    commitment
    A formal agreement to do something.
    engagement

    Slang Meanings

    Social pressure to act in a certain way.
    It's a social obligation to come to the party.
    C'est une obligation sociale de venir à la fête.
    Something you have to do but don’t really want to.
    That's just an obligation, not a real pleasure.
    Ça, c'est juste une obligation, pas un vrai plaisir.