obligation

US /ˌɑblɪˈɡeʃən/

UK /ˌɒblɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

B2

other

  • Fact of being forced morally to do something

noun

  • Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise

Examples

obligations arising from your contract of employment

We have a moral obligation to help.