obligative

[ ob-li-gey-tiv ]

/ ˈɒb lɪˌgeɪ tɪv /

adjective

implying or involving obligation: an obligative commitment.

Nearby words

obligate parasite, obligated, obligation, obligational, obligational authority, obligative, obligato, obligatory, oblige, obligee, obligement

Origin of obligative

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

Related forms

un·ob·li·ga·tive, adjective

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