# Obligation

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDtFkLR3v97fran5zQ3ugao

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Covenant

**Alternative Labels:**

- Duty
- Legal Obligation
- Responsibility

## Definition

An obligation is a legal or moral duty that requires a certain course of action or behavior, often enforceable by law or ethical principles.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RClhbl4E1TJp9LygIXewIhn

## Parent Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RClFNLrDawcQ4HuRbzm6JJI

**Deprecated:** False