obligations

plural of obligation

(countable, uncountable) The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
(countable, uncountable) A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.
(countable, uncountable) A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted.
(countable, uncountable) A legal agreement stipulating a specified action or forbearance by a party to the agreement; the document containing such agreement.
(countable) Reason for being obliged to, that is, grateful for, something.