1. A legal or moral duty of lesser importance or significance
Paying a small fine is a minor obligation compared to serving jail time.
Pagar uma multa pequena é uma obrigação menor comparada a cumprir pena de prisão.
2. In legal terms, an obligation that is secondary or subordinate to a principal obligation
The warranty clause represents a minor obligation in the main contract.
A cláusula de garantia representa uma obrigação menor no contrato principal.
3. A duty or responsibility of reduced importance in a hierarchy of obligations
Administrative tasks are minor obligations in the company's structure.
As tarefas administrativas são obrigações menores na estrutura da empresa.