commitment

[ kuh-mit-muhnt ]

/ kəˈmɪt mənt /

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noun

the act of committing.

the state of being committed.

the act of committing, pledging, or engaging oneself.

a pledge or promise; obligation: We have made a commitment to pay our bills on time.

engagement; involvement: They have a sincere commitment to religion.

perpetration or commission, as of a crime.

consignment, as to prison.

confinement to a mental institution or hospital: The psychiatrist recommended commitment.

an order, as by a court or judge, confining a person to a mental institution or hospital.

Law. a written order of a court directing that someone be confined in prison; mittimus.

Parliamentary Procedure. the act of referring or entrusting to a committee for consideration.

Stock Exchange.

an agreement to buy or sell securities.
a sale or purchase of securities.

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Also committal (for defs. 1, 3-11).

Origin of commitment

First recorded in 1605–15; commit + -ment

OTHER WORDS FROM commitment

non·com·mit·ment, nounpre·com·mit·ment, adjectiveself-com·mit·ment, noun

Words nearby commitment

commissural fiber, commissure, commissure of cerebral hemispheres, commissurotomy, commit, commitment, commitment ceremony, commitment fee, committal, committed, committed facility

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That’s why it is so important to have public commitments of the government with the data protection law.
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Scarane has focused instead on his support for Senate supermajority rules and questioned his commitment to supporting liberal judges.
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What is required is to match commitment to broader responsibility of corporations to society with a power structure that backs it up.
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We commend all of the HEI participants for their commitment to providing inclusive care for all.
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Freed from the commitment of travel, we’ve already signed up an impressive group of CEOs including Marriott’s Arne Sorenson, Beth Ford of Land O’Lakes, Brian Cornell of Target, Deanna Mulligan of Guadian Life, and GE’s Larry Culp.
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But the qualities Mario Cuomo brought to public life—compassion, integrity, commitment to principle—remain in short supply today.
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Marriage is a bond and a commitment—marrying yourself is ridiculous because you are already married to yourself.
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It was a personal thing she was working towards, and I felt very invested as well seeing her level of commitment.
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“To see him make that commitment, and then the fact that he wanted to make sure his kids were baptized, speaks volumes,” Lee said.
The Baptism of Michael Brown Sr. and Ferguson’s Baptism by Fire|Justin Glawe|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But this week, even as a new cabinet was sworn in, the Houthis showed no signs of honoring their commitment to demobilize.
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He thought that no objection had been offered of any force to prevent the commitment of the memorial.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16)|Thomas Hart Benton
The conclusive evidences which led to his commitment were spectral.
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His commitment to human rights, peace and non-violence stands as a monument to his humanity and courage.
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Commitment: This term is used referring to a purchase of stock.
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This commitment remains binding and choices are made based on devotion to this commitment.
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British Dictionary definitions for commitment

commitment

/ (kəˈmɪtmənt) /

noun

the act of committing or pledging

the state of being committed or pledged

an obligation, promise, etc that restricts one's freedom of action

the referral of a bill to a committee or legislature

Also called (esp formerly): mittimus law a written order of a court directing that a person be imprisoned

the official consignment of a person to a mental hospital or prison

commission or perpetration, esp of a crime

a future financial obligation or contingent liability

Also called (esp for senses 5, 6): committal (kəˈmɪtəl)

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