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Obligation

/ˌɑbləˈɡeɪʃən/
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(noun) The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

You have no obligation to help us.
We have a legal obligation to pay our taxes.
CEFR Practice Quiz
As a citizen, you have a moral ____ to report any suspicious activity to the local authorities.

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