单词 | obligation |
释义 | obligation n.   1. the constraining power of a law, precept, duty, contract, etc.   2. a duty; a burdensome task.   3. a binding agreement, esp. one enforceable under legal penalty; a written contract or bond.   4. a a service or benefit (repay an obligation). b indebtedness for this (be under an obligation). Phrases and idioms day of obligation Eccl. a day on which all are required to attend Mass or Communion. of obligation obligatory. Derivatives obligational adj. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L obligatio -onis (as OBLIGE) |
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