Obligation to do something; duty. in debt: under obligation, in duty bound. ofor with debt: as a matter of debt, as is due or right; as in duty…

That which one ought to or has to do in the way of service; that which is required or expected. A duty attaching to a person's station, position…

The action of putting under a legal or moral obligation, or of compelling or constraining; an instance of this, an obligation. Also: the action of…

Action, or an act, that is due in the way of moral or legal obligation; that which one ought or is bound to do; an obligation. (The chief current…

Obligation, duty. Obsolete.

That which ought to be done; duty; a duty or obligation. See also of due at phrases 1. Now rare (archaic in later use).

esp. in bounden duty. So occasionally also discipline, obedience.

The quality or state of being due (in various senses).

? What it behoves one to do; obligation, duty. Obsolete. rare.

Obligation or indebtedness for a benefit or kindness received; (by extension) a kindness, favour, or service. Now chiefly Scottish and Irish English…

An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; what one is bound to do; a duty, commitment. Now (also): an enforced or…

That which should be done, the obligatory; a statement using ‘ought’, expressing a moral imperative. Also concrete: something necessary.

A duty or obligation to do something. Now chiefly regional.