Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of obligation
"After graduating, Sarah quickly listed her financial obligations, including rent and student loans, to create a realistic budget."
In plain English: Obligations are things you must do because of a promise, rule, or duty.
"He had to leave early because he had many obligations at work."
Usage: Obligations are duties or commitments you must fulfill, such as paying bills or keeping promises. Use this word to describe responsibilities that arise from laws, contracts, or moral principles.
Derived from Old French obligacion, which comes from Latin obligatio meaning "a binding," this term originally referred to something that binds or ties one person to another. The root combines ob- (toward) and ligare (to bind), creating the sense of being legally or morally tied to a duty.