Obligations: meaning, definitions and examples

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obligations

 

[ ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,332, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.