Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for OB'LI-GA-TO-RY
OB'LI-GA-TO-RY, a.
Binding in law or conscience; imposing duty; requiring performance or forbearance of some act; followed by on; to is obsolete. As long as law is obligatory, so long our obedience is due. Taylor.
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