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obligation
[ ob-li-gey-shuhn ]
/ ˌɒb lɪˈgeɪ ʃən /
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noun
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Origin of obligation
synonym study for obligation
1. See duty.
OTHER WORDS FROM obligation
pre·ob·li·ga·tion, nounre·ob·li·ga·tion, nounsu·per·ob·li·ga·tion, nounWords nearby obligation
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British Dictionary definitions for obligation
obligation
/ (ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən) /
noun
Derived forms of obligation
obligational, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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