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obligational

American  
[ob-li-gey-shuh-nl] / ˌɒb lɪˈgeɪ ʃə nl /

adjective

  1. obligatory.

Etymology

Origin of obligational

obligation + -al 1

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In addition, the accumulated obligational authority of the Federal Government for future payment totals over 80 billion dollars.

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