obligation
UK
/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/
US
/ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn/
the state of being forced to do something because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc.
Example: obligation to do something, You are under no obligation to buy anything.
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