A obrigação
Example: Cumprir a obrigação é fundamental para manter a confiança.
Definition
"A obrigação" in law refers to a legal duty or responsibility that one party must fulfill towards another, often involving actions or payments mandated by law or contract. For example, "Cumprir a obrigação é fundamental para manter a confiança" means fulfilling this duty is essential to maintain trust.
Etymology
The term "a obrigação" comes from the Latin word 'obligatio', meaning a binding or tying together. It evolved through Old Portuguese to denote a legal or moral duty. Did you know? The root 'obligare' literally means 'to bind', reflecting how obligations tie people to responsibilities.
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