obligation
intermediateB2/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/ · ob-li-ga-tion
A legal or moral duty to do something.
Meanings
A legal or moral duty to do something.
کسی چیز کو کرنے کا قانونی یا اخلاقی فرض۔
زمینی طور پر
zameeni tor par
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Common Collocations
- legal obligation
- moral obligation
- social obligation
Example Sentences
He feels a moral obligation to help those in need.
اسے ضرورت مندوں کی مدد کرنے کا اخلاقی فرض محسوس ہوتا ہے۔
Usay zaroorat mandon ki madad karne ka ikhlaqi farz mehsoos hota hai.
You have an obligation to report any suspicious activity.
آپ کو کسی بھی مشکوک سرگرمی کی رپورٹ کرنے کا فرض ہے۔
Aap ko kisi bhi mashkook sargarmi ki report karne ka farz hai.
The contract outlines the obligations of both parties.
معاہدے میں دونوں فریقین کی ذمہ داریاں بیان کی گئی ہیں۔
Mouhida mein dono firaqeen ki zimmedaariyan bayan ki gayi hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of obligation as a 'binding' duty that ties you to certain actions.
Imagine a rope tying you to a responsibility.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "obligatio" — a tying, binding
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from the Latin 'obligatio', which means 'to tie or bind', and has been used in legal contexts over centuries.