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How do you spell Obligation?

Correct spelling

obligation

OBLIGAT + ION. Think: obligate.

Why is obligation spelled this way?

From Latin obligare, to bind. OB (toward) + LIGARE (to bind). An obligation binds you toward a duty — commitment that restricts freedom in exchange for trust.

Common misspellings of obligation

obligatonobligasionobligiationoblgation

Example

You are under no obligation to respond.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "obligation". OBLIGAT + ION. Think: obligate.
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