obligation Význam & definícia

Význam obligation v slovenčine

• 0 the fact that you are obliged to do something:

  • [ + to infinitive ] If you have not signed a contract, you are under no obligation to (= it is not necessary to) pay them any money.

  • You have a legal obligation to (= the law says you must) ensure your child receives an education.

  • I don't have time to do his work for him - I have too many obligations as it is.

• 1 something that a person feels morally or legally forced to do:

  • [ C ] The government has an obligation to assist relief efforts.

  • [ U ] You can just look – you’re under no obligation to buy.

• 2 a legal or moral duty to do something:

  • a legal/moral obligation

  • an obligation to do sth There is a legal obligation to publish accounts.

  • We have an obligation to generate value for our shareholders.

  • an obligation to sb Under bankruptcy law, the company has an obligation to creditors.

  • be under (an) obligation You are under no obligation to accept damaged goods.

• 3 things that you must do or pay because of a law, rule, agreement, etc.:

  • impose/place obligations on sb The law imposes certain obligations on public authorities.

  • fulfil/meet your obligations He has fulfilled the obligations of his current contract.

  • contractual/financial/statutory obligations Failure to meet contractual obligations may result in legal action.

• 4 used to say that someone can look at or try a product or service without having to buy it:

  • Auction houses will usually examine and place a price on your item without obligation.

  • This mortgage advice is completely free and without obligation.