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obligate

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obligate /ˈɑːbləˌgeɪt/ verb
obligates; obligated; obligating
obligate
/ˈɑːbləˌgeɪt/
verb
obligates; obligated; obligating
Britannica Dictionary definition of OBLIGATE
[+ object]
: to make (a person or organization) do something because the law requires it or because it is the right thing to do
usually used as (be) obligated