1. duties or commitments that one is required or expected to fulfill
Usage: plural form of obligation
2. debts or amounts of money that must be paid
Usage: financial context

Examples

• Students have obligations to complete their homework on time.
• Parents have moral obligations to care for their children.
• The company failed to meet its financial obligations to creditors.
• Military service creates certain obligations to one’s country.
• She felt torn between her family obligations and career goals.
• The contract outlined all parties’ obligations clearly.
• His obligations as team captain included motivating other players.