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Obligation

/ˌɒbləˈɡeɪʃən/
A duty or commitment to do something, often because of a law, promise, or moral principle.

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I am unable to fulfill my obligations to the One State...

Your sense of moral obligation?

There is no obligation on either side.

Etymology:

etymology
Originates from Old French obligacion (13th century) and directly from Latin obligationem, meaning an engaging or pledging.

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