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obligative

American

[ob-li-gey-tiv] / ˈɒb lɪˌgeɪ tɪv /

adjective

implying or involving obligation.

an obligative commitment.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

unobligative

adjective

Etymology

Origin of obligative

1590–1600; < Latin obligāt ( us ) ( see obligate) + -ive

Example Sentences

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Mode, definition of, 61; indicative 62-63, 88-100; infinitive, 80, 83, 91, 99; imperative, 91, 98; obligative, 90, footnote; participal, 80-82, 91, 99-100; potential, of, 90-91, 97-98; subjunctive, 61-62, 88-100.

From Practical Grammar and Composition by Wood, Thomas

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