Obligation
Pronunciation: /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
Obligation (noun)
- something you must do because it is your duty or responsibility.
- a legal or moral requirement to do something.
- a promise or debt that you are bound to fulfill.
Examples
- Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
- Employees have an obligation to follow company policies.
Common collocations: fulfill an obligation, moral obligation, sense of obligation, legal obligation, contractual obligation