Meaning
bond, legal obligation
- a bond or debt security issued by a company or government
- a binding duty, contract, or legal commitment
In a sentence
La società ha deciso di emettere nuove obbligazioni sul mercato.
The company decided to issue new bonds on the market.
Il rendimento di queste obbligazioni è aumentato notevolmente.
The yield on these bonds has increased significantly.
Il contratto stabilisce una precisa obbligazione per entrambe le parti.
The contract establishes a specific obligation for both parties.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| obbligazione | feminine · singular |
| obbligazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: primarily used in financial markets (bond) and civil law (legal duty).
- For general everyday duty or commitment, 'obbligo' or 'impegno' is much more common.