abligation
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/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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Definition of abligation
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
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(countable, dated, uncountable)The suturing or tying up of a body part.
“Cecal abligation as a method of control should be mentioned, although the author is not of the opinion that it is a practical and general method which can be adopted for the control of blackhead.”
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noun
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(countable, dated, uncountable)The suturing or tying up of a body part.
“Cecal abligation as a method of control should be mentioned, although the author is not of the opinion that it is a practical and general method which can be adopted for the control of blackhead.”
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(alt-of, countable, misspelling, uncountable)Misspelling of obligation.
“It's not like he had an abligation to continue playing music, but I do sometimes feel like I bet on a losing horse.”
“And I’m surprised that no way has felt^([sic]) the US has a moral abligation to get rid of him.”
“medicine should seek the complete truth but it also has an abligation to make due with the information that is currently available and that means often making guesses based on imperfect facts.”
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Etymology
From abligate + -ion.
Words you can make from abligation
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17 words6-letter words
31 words- BAAING 9 pts
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4-letter words
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3-letter words
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