obligation




obligation - noun

  • the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
  • the state of being obligated to do or pay something
  • a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
  • a written promise to repay a debt
  • a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
  • obligation - thesaurus

    duty   indebtedness   responsibility