La obligación
Example: La obligación de pagar impuestos es fundamental para el estado.
Definition
"La obligación" refers to a legal duty or responsibility that requires a person or entity to act or refrain from acting in a certain way, such as paying taxes or fulfilling a contract. It is essential for maintaining order and justice within a legal system.
Etymology
The term "la obligación" originates from the Latin word 'obligatio,' which means a binding or tying up. It reflects the concept of being bound by law or duty. Did you know that its roots emphasize the idea of being 'tied' to a commitment, highlighting the seriousness of legal responsibilities?
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"La obligación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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