obligation
[/ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: obrigações
obrigação
1. A duty or commitment to do something, legally or morally binding
You have an obligation to pay your taxes.
Você tem uma obrigação de pagar seus impostos.
2. Something that one is required to do; a responsibility
Attending the meeting is an obligation for all employees.
Participar da reunião é uma obrigação para todos os funcionários.
3. A debt of gratitude; being indebted to someone
I felt an obligation to help her after she helped me.
Senti uma obrigação de ajudá-la depois que ela me ajudou.
4. In law, a binding agreement or legal requirement
The contract creates financial obligations for both parties.
O contrato cria obrigações financeiras para ambas as partes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under obligation to someone
have no obligation to do something
feel obligated to do something
sem obrigação (no obligation/no strings attached)
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