obligative

[ ob-li-gey-tiv ]
/ ˈɒb lɪˌgeɪ tɪv /

adjective

implying or involving obligation: an obligative commitment.

Origin of obligative

1590–1600; < Latin obligāt(us) (see obligate) + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM obligative

un·ob·li·ga·tive, adjective

Words nearby obligative

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