someone is required to do. An example of obligation is for a students to turn in his homework to time everyday. Obligation 1. An obligating or being obligated 2. A binding contract,promise,moral responsibility,etc 3.A duty impossed legally or socially. Thing that one to do by contract,promise,moral responsibility,etc 4. The binding power of a contract,promise,etc 5. a. The condition or fact of being indebted to another for a favor or service received b. A favor or service Obligation 1. A social moral legal requirment such as a duty,contract,or promise that compels one to follow or avoid a particular course of action: Are you able to meet your obligations? I have an obligation to attend their wedding. 2. The state,fact or feeling of being indebted to another or special service or favor received: If they invite us aren’t we under obligations to invite them in return? Obligation 1.Theact binding oneself by social,legal,or moral tie to someone 2.A social,legal or moral requirement,duty,contract,or promise that compels someone to follow avoid or particular course of action 3.A course of action impossed by society law or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted 4.A legal aggrement stipulating a specified payment or action;the document containing such agreement