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Simple English definitions for legal terms
oblige
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A quick definition of oblige:
Term: OBLIGE
Definition: Oblige means to have a responsibility to do something because it is the right thing to do or because you promised to do it. It can also mean doing something nice for someone because you want to help them.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: To bind by legal or moral duty; obligate. To bind by doing a favor or service.
Example 1: The law obliges citizens to pay taxes.
Example 2: My friend asked me to help him move, and I obliged.
Example 3: The company obliged its customers by offering a discount.
These examples illustrate how oblige can refer to both legal or moral duty, as well as voluntary actions done as a favor or service. In example 1, citizens are legally obligated to pay taxes. In example 2, the speaker voluntarily helped their friend move. In example 3, the company voluntarily offered a discount as a service to its customers.