Synonyms of obligation

Noun

1. duty, responsibility, obligation, social control

usage: the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr

2. obligation, state

usage: the state of being obligated to do or pay something; "he is under an obligation to finish the job"

3. obligation, indebtedness, personal relation, personal relationship

usage: a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor

4. debt instrument, obligation, certificate of indebtedness, document

usage: a written promise to repay a debt

5. obligation, written agreement

usage: a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply

Definition and meaning of obligation (Dictionary)