Meanings (ES + gloss)
obligación
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
compromiso • obligación
A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.
I feel I'm under obligation to attend my sister's wedding, even though we have a very frosty relationship.
The only responsibility and power of the Vice President under the Constitution is to faithfully count the electoral college votes as they have been cast. The Constitution does not…
deber • obligación
A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted.
compromiso • deber • obligación
A legal agreement stipulating a specified action or forbearance by a party to the agreement; the document containing such agreement.
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