Obligations: meaning, definitions and examples
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obligations
[ ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənz ]
legal
A duty or commitment to fulfill a contract, pay a debt, or perform an obligation.
Synonyms
commitments, duties, responsibilities
Examples of usage
- Companies have obligations to their shareholders.
- She had financial obligations to meet.
- The contract outlined the obligations of both parties.
social
Something that one is bound to do out of a sense of duty or responsibility.
Synonyms
commitments, duties, responsibilities
Examples of usage
- Parents have obligations to take care of their children.
- Citizens have obligations to obey the law.
- We have obligations to help those in need.
financial
A sum of money that one owes to another.
Synonyms
debts, indebtedness, liabilities
Examples of usage
- He had outstanding obligations to repay.
- The company's obligations exceeded its assets.
Translations
Translations of the word "obligations" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obrigações
🇮🇳 कर्तव्यों
🇩🇪 Verpflichtungen
🇮🇩 kewajiban
🇺🇦 зобов'язання
🇵🇱 zobowiązania
🇯🇵 義務
🇫🇷 obligations
🇪🇸 obligaciones
🇹🇷 yükümlülükler
🇰🇷 의무
🇸🇦 التزامات
🇨🇿 závazky
🇸🇰 záväzky
🇨🇳 义务
🇸🇮 obveznosti
🇮🇸 skuldbindingar
🇰🇿 міндеттемелер
🇬🇪 ვალდებულებები
🇦🇿 öhdəliklər
🇲🇽 obligaciones
Etymology
The word 'obligations' comes from the Latin word 'obligatio', which means a binding, a bond, or a duty. The concept of obligations has roots in ancient legal systems where individuals were bound by laws, contracts, and moral duties. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of duties, responsibilities, and commitments in legal, social, and financial contexts.