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obligation

/ˌɒb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/noun · B1

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A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.

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I feel I'm under obligation to attend my sister's wedding, even though we have a very frosty relationship.

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