obligations

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

2. the state of being obligated to do or pay somethingExamples: "he is under an obligation to finish the job"Synonyms: obligation

3. a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favorSynonyms: indebtedness, obligation

4. a written promise to repay a debtSynonyms: certificate of indebtedness, debt instrument, obligation

5. a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to complySynonyms: obligation