publicobligation
nounUK /ˈpʌblɪk ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US /ˈpʌblɪk ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
A public obligation is a job or duty you must do for everyone, not just for yourself.
Paying taxes is a public obligation that helps build roads and schools.
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2. A promise a government makes to its people, like keeping parks clean.
The city's public obligation is to keep the water safe to drink.
3. A duty shared by everyone in a group or town.
Voting is a public obligation for adults in many countries.
4. A legal requirement that applies to all people, not just one person.
Following traffic lights is a public obligation for every driver.