1. something that you must do because of a law, rule, promise, or moral duty
2. the state of being required to do something
3. a debt or amount of money that must be paid
Usage: financial

Examples

• Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
• I felt no obligation to help him after what he did.
• The contract creates a legal obligation to pay rent monthly.
• She fulfilled her obligation by completing the project on time.
• The company’s financial obligations exceeded its assets.
• Citizens have an obligation to obey the law.
• He was under no obligation to attend the meeting.