Engelsk substantiv: obligation | |||
1. | obligation (om handling) the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | We must instill a sense of duty in our children. Every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty. | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | duty, responsibility | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | social control | ||
Mere spesifikke uttrykk | burden of proof, civic duty, civic responsibility, demand, filial duty, guardianship, imperative, incumbency, job, keeping, legal duty, line of duty, moral obligation, noblesse oblige, prerequisite, requirement, requirement, safekeeping, white man's burden | ||
2. | obligation (om tilstand) the state of being obligated to do or pay something | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | He is under an obligation to finish the job. | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | state | ||
Mere spesifikke uttrykk | financial obligation, indebtedness, liability | ||
3. | obligation a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | indebtedness | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | personal relation, personal relationship | ||
4. | obligation (om forhold) a written promise to repay a debt | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | certificate of indebtedness, debt instrument | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | document | ||
Mere spesifikke uttrykk | bond, bond certificate, cash equivalent, CD, certificate of deposit, floater, note, note of hand, promissory note | ||
5. | obligation (om kommunikasjon) a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | written agreement | ||
Mere spesifikke uttrykk | debt | ||