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obligate

/əˈblɪɡeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does obligate mean?

verb

To make someone or something legally or morally bound to do something. To require something as a necessary condition or prerequisite.

Example

"The contract obligates the company to pay a certain amount of money by the end of the year."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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