Obliegenheit

German

Etymology

From obliegen + -heit.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔpˈliːɡn̩haɪ̯t/
  • Hyphenation: Ob‧lie‧gen‧heit
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Noun

Obliegenheit f (genitive Obliegenheit, plural Obliegenheiten)

  1. (law) incumbency
  2. (higher register) duty, obligation
    Synonyms: Aufgabe, Pflicht

Declension

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