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Obligation
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(1):
(n.) A bond with a condition annexed, and a penalty for nonfulfillment. In a larger sense, it is an acknowledgment of a duty to pay a certain sum or do a certain things.
(2):
(n.) The act of obligating.
(3):
(n.) That which obligates or constrains; the binding power of a promise, contract, oath, or vow, or of law; that which constitutes legal or moral duty.
(4):
(n.) Any act by which a person becomes bound to do something to or for anouther, or to forbear something; external duties imposed by law, promise, or contract, by the relations of society, or by courtesy, kindness, etc.
(5):
(n.) The state of being obligated or bound; the state of being indebted for an act of favor or kindness; as, to place others under obligations to one.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Obligation'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​o/obligation.html. 1828.
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Obligation'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​o/obligation.html. 1828.