обязательство — meaning in English

English meaning

• bond noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
• commitment noun A promise or pledge to do something, or a strong dedication to a cause, relationship, or goal.
• liability noun A legal or financial responsibility for a debt, loss, or obligation.
• mandate noun An official order, command, or authorization to carry out a particular action.
• obligation noun A duty or requirement to do something, often because of a promise, law, or moral sense.
• onus noun A legal obligation.
• undertaking noun A task or project that someone takes responsibility for, especially a large or difficult one.
• vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

Senses

обязательство is used for these senses in English:

• bond A binding agreement, a covenant.
• commitment Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially:
• liability An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.
• mandate An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept; an authorization.
• obligation The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
• onus A legal obligation.
• undertaking A promise or pledge; a guarantee.
• vow A declaration or assertion.

bond — full definition

1. noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
2. noun An emotional connection or tie between people.
3. noun A binding legal agreement, or a sum of money paid as a guarantee.
4. verb To form a close connection with someone, or to join two things firmly together.

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