Definition of obligatory
Etymology
From Latin obligare obligate, from ob- to + ligare to bind, from PIE *leig- to bind.
Pronunciation
Adjective
obligatory (comparative more obligatory, superlative most obligatory)
- Imposing obligation, morally or legally; binding: an obligatory promise.
- Requiring a matter or obligation.
Antonyms
Related terms
- obligate
- obligated
- obligation
- obligational
- obligato
- obligatorily
- oblige
- obligee
- obliger
- obliging
- obligingly
- obligingness
- obligor
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