Mutual Obligation

/ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A reciprocal legal duty binding two or more parties to perform certain acts or fulfill specific responsibilities.
    The contract established a mutual obligation for both the buyer and seller to uphold their terms.

Forms

  • mutual obligations

Commentary

Mutual obligations often form the basis of bilateral contracts, emphasizing the reciprocal performance duties between parties.

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