The difference between Duty and Obligation
When used as nouns, duty means that which one is morally or legally obligated to do, whereas obligation means the act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
check bellow for the other definitions of Duty and Obligation
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Duty as a noun:
That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
Examples:
"We don't have a duty to keep you here."
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Duty as a noun:
The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.
Examples:
"I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am."
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Duty as a noun:
A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
Examples:
"[[customs]] duty; [[excise]] duty"
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Duty as a noun (obsolete):
One's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee.
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Duty as a noun (obsolete):
Respect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage.
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Duty as a noun:
The efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the number of pounds of water lifted one foot by one bushel of coal (94 lbs. old standard), or by 1 cwt. (112 lbs., England, or 100 lbs., United States).
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Obligation as a noun:
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
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Obligation as a noun:
A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.
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Obligation as a noun:
A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted.
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Obligation as a noun (legal):
A legal agreement stipulating a specified payment or action; the document containing such agreement.
Examples:
"X shall be entitled to subcontract its obligation to provide the Support Services.'' <nowiki><<from an agreement>></nowiki>"