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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obligate +‎ -or

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Examples

  • 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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