Dictionary Check: obligation
"obligation" is a valid word!
Scrabble
13
points
Words with Friends
17
points
Definition
noun
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Example:
"we must instill a sense of duty in our children"
noun
the state of being obligated to do or pay something
Example:
"he is under an obligation to finish the job"
noun
a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
noun
a written promise to repay a debt
noun
a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
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