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obligation

[ob-li-gey-shuhn] / ˌɒb lɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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“We take our obligation to protect the constitutional rights of all residents seriously,” said Steven Robillard, Riverside mayor pro tem, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Fiduciary duty is the highest obligation the law imposes on asset managers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He also thinks that Taylor Morrison didn’t run a sales process for the company—which would be unusual for a public company since boards normally feel an obligation to do so.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The decision was controversial because every commanding officer in the British military has a legal obligation to alert military police if they become aware that someone under their command may have committed a war crime.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Because the case was now pending on direct appeal, the State had no obligation to let us see those records and files.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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