obligation (EN)

noun

noun “obligation”

1. something that you must do because you have promised or agreed to do it
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   After signing the contract, he had an obligation to complete the work by the deadline.
2. a duty or responsibility that you are required to carry out because it is morally or legally right
   Citizens have an obligation to vote in elections to shape their country's future.
3. a feeling of being grateful and wanting to return a favor; a debt of gratitude
   She felt a deep obligation to care for her mentor in his old age after all he had taught her.
4. a legal agreement that binds a person or organization to a particular course of action
   The company has an obligation under the lease to maintain the property in good condition.