| 释义 |
Noun: obligation `óblu'geyshun- The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
"every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"
- duty, responsibility - The state of being obligated to do or pay something
"he is under an obligation to finish the job" - A personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favour
- indebtedness - A written promise to repay a debt
- debt instrument, certificate of indebtedness - A legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
Derived forms: obligations See also: obligate, obligational, oblige Type of: document, personal relation, personal relationship, social control, state, written agreement Encyclopedia: Obligation |