obligation

Definitions

A duty or commitment to perform a specific action, often due to legal, moral, or social requirements.

A binding agreement or contract that requires a person to fulfill a specific task or payment.

The state of being indebted to someone for a favor or service received.

Examples

Parents have a moral obligation to provide for their children.

He felt a strong sense of obligation to help his friend in need.

The contract outlines every legal obligation of both parties involved.

Synonyms

duty responsibility commitment burden requirement liability accountability

Antonyms

freedom choice option exemption liberty voluntariness irresponsibility