Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In law, one who binds himself or gives his bond to another.
- noun One who obliges another.
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- noun law One who establishes an
obligation under law
Etymologies
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Examples
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The obligator turned, raising an eyebrow — the motion done as if to highlight his most distinctive feature, the intricate tattoos that laced the skin around his eyes.
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Gritting her teeth, Vin reached out and used her Luck on the obligator, making him less suspicious.
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The obligator stepped out of the building, and a second man exited behind him.
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"I promise to meet these two for shelldry tomorrow," he said, handing the coins to the aging obligator.
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One of the crewmen impersonating a servant rushed forward, bringing chilled wine and fruit for the obligator.
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It seemed like such a silly reason to call over an obligator — or, at least, so Vin thought.
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Her boredom returned as she watched the obligator stroll across the room toward one of his companions.
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"The obligator has to think that you're nearly impoverished," Vin said.
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True, even a lowly obligator like the ones Tresting employed could serve as such a witness — but it meant so much more to impress Straff Venture's own obligator.
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An obligator was required to witness any contract or business deal between noblemen.
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