Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Definition: An obligation imposed on a person because of a situation or relationship, such as an obligation of parents to care for their children.
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These examples illustrate how an obediential obligation is a duty that arises from a specific relationship or situation. Parents have a duty to care for their children because they brought them into the world and are responsible for their well-being. Similarly, a doctor has a duty to provide medical care to their patients because they have taken on the responsibility of being a healthcare provider.