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obligation
Definition:
(nou) the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force- John (nou) the state of being obligated to do or pay something (nou) a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor (nou) a written promise to repay a debt (nou) a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən
Examples:
Absenteeism is a habitual pattern of absence from a duty or obligation.
The distinguishing obligation of a fiduciary is the obligation of loyalty.
The obligation is to live by the policies.
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