English to English
noun
- the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
We must instill a sense of duty in our children.
Every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the state of being obligated to do or pay something
He is under an obligation to finish the job.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
source: WordNet 3.0
- a written promise to repay a debt
source: WordNet 3.0
- a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act of obligating.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [obliguécion] Katungkulan; tungkulin
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
