English to Hindi Dictionary

Hindi meaning of obligation

obligation

/noun/ कर्तव्य; आभार; इनायत; प्रतिज्ञा; वादा; सट्टा; इक़रारनामा; प्रतिज्ञापत्र; डयूटी; काम; कार्य; अनुग्रह;

Synonym devoir; gratitude; grace; pledge; promise; speculation; pact; bond; job; task; benignity; a good turn;

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English Dictionary:

1. Obligation

[n.]

- The act of obligating.
- That which obligates or constrains; the binding power of a promise, contract, oath, or vow, or of law; that which constitutes legal or moral duty.
- Any act by which a person becomes bound to do something to or for anouther, or to forbear something; external duties imposed by law, promise, or contract, by the relations of society, or by courtesy, kindness, etc.
- The state of being obligated or bound; the state of being indebted for an act of favor or kindness; as, to place others under obligations to one.
- A bond with a condition annexed, and a penalty for nonfulfillment. In a larger sense, it is an acknowledgment of a duty to pay a certain sum or do a certain things.