Synonyms for Obligation
ˌɒb lɪˈgeɪ ʃənobli·ga·tion

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1. obligationnoun

   Synonyms:
   duty

   Antonyms:
   right

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1. obligation

   All these words involve at least two parties, tho an engagement or promise may be the act of but one. A contract is a formal agreement between two or more parties for the doing or leaving undone some specified act or acts, and is ordinarily in writing. Mutual promises may have the force of a contract. A consideration, or compensation, is essential to convert an agreement into a contract. A contract may be oral or written. A covenant in law is a written contract under seal. Covenant is frequent in religious usage, as contract is in law and business. Compact is essentially the same as contract, but is applied to international agreements, treaties, etc. A bargain is a mutual agreement for an exchange of values, without the formality of a contract. A stipulation is a single item in an agreement or contract. A cartel is a military agreement for the exchange of prisoners or the like.

   Synonyms:
   agreement, arrangement, bargain, cartel, compact, contract, covenant, engagement, pact, pledge, promise, stipulation

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1. obligation

   Synonyms:
   duty, necessity, compulsion, contract, bond, covenant, belief

   Antonyms:
   promise, word, choice, freedom, assurance, declaration, intention, exemption

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1. duty, responsibility, obligationnoun

   the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

   "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr

   Synonyms:
   duty, obligation, debt instrument, responsibleness, responsibility, province, indebtedness, tariff, certificate of indebtedness

2. obligationnoun

   the state of being obligated to do or pay something

   "he is under an obligation to finish the job"

   Synonyms:
   debt instrument, indebtedness, responsibility, duty, certificate of indebtedness

3. obligation, indebtednessnoun

   a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor

   Synonyms:
   duty, certificate of indebtedness, obligation, financial obligation, debt instrument, liability, indebtedness, responsibility

4. debt instrument, obligation, certificate of indebtednessnoun

   a written promise to repay a debt

   Synonyms:
   debt instrument, certificate of indebtedness, duty, responsibility, obligation, indebtedness

5. obligationnoun

   a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply

   Synonyms:
   debt instrument, indebtedness, responsibility, duty, certificate of indebtedness

Matched Categories

1. • Document
   • Personal Relation
   • State
   • Written Agreement

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1. obligatoryadjective

   Submitted by Jkullack on April 16, 2024  

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1. obligationnoun

   Synonyms:
   responsibility, accountableness, bond of duty

2. obligationnoun

   Synonyms:
   engagement, contract, agreement, stipulation

3. obligationnoun

   Synonyms:
   debt of gratitude

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1. obligationnoun

   Synonyms:
   accountableness, responsibility, incumbency, duty, indebtedness, agreement, contract, stipulation, covenant, bond

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1. List of paraphrases for "obligation":

   duty, obligations, requirement, commitment, obliged, compulsory, responsibility, 'obligation, liability, required, onus, bond, mandatory, duties, requirements

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1. Mark Meadows.Janet Garrett:

   Any allegation of sexual abuse against minors -- or complicity regarding such abuse -- is very serious. That damage can not be undone, for any teacher, protecting kids is the absolute first priority -- and I say that as a former kindergarten teacher. Ohio State has an obligation to get to the bottom of this with a thorough and fair investigation. Congressman Jordan has an obligation to cooperate fully with that investigation.

2. Ahmed Korayem:

   I'm under obligation to my demons. To find them where they lie and cast them out accordingly

3. Antony Blinken:

   Evacuation is the wrong word, we're determined to make good on our obligation to those who helped us, who put their lives on the line, put their families' lives on the line working with The US military, working with our diplomats.

4. Richard Ketchum:

   If someone asks for a trade to occur, firms are under an obligation to move ahead.

5. Ohio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan:

   As one of his final acts as U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., Ronald Machen used his power as a political weapon to undermine the rule of law, machen was legally bound to convene a grand jury, but instead he ignored his obligation and unilaterally decided to ignore the will of the House. … This is wrong, and a great example of why so many Americans distrust their government.