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What is the meaning of the term 'obligation'?
What is the meaning of the term 'obligation'?
- A juridical necessity to give, to do, or not to do (correct)
- A moral duty to fulfill promises
- A social contract between individuals
- A financial agreement between two parties
How is the term 'obligation' derived?
How is the term 'obligation' derived?
- From the French word 'obligation' meaning 'contract'
- From the Latin word 'obligatio' meaning 'tying' or 'binding' (correct)
- From the Greek word 'obligation' meaning 'fulfillment'
- From the Spanish word 'obligacion' meaning 'commitment'
How does Manresa define 'obligation'?
How does Manresa define 'obligation'?
- A legal relation whereby one party is bound to fulfill a prestation demanded by another (correct)
- A moral duty to act in the interest of another
- A social obligation to the community
- A financial contract between two parties
What does Article 1156 of the Civil Code emphasize?
What does Article 1156 of the Civil Code emphasize?
What is the meaning of 'juridical necessity' in the context of obligation?
What is the meaning of 'juridical necessity' in the context of obligation?
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Obligation
Obligation
A juridical necessity to give, do, or not do something.
Etymology of Obligation
Etymology of Obligation
Derived from Latin 'obligatio' meaning 'tying' or 'binding'.
Manresa's Definition of Obligation
Manresa's Definition of Obligation
A legal relation where one party fulfills a prestation demanded by another.
Article 1156 of the Civil Code
Article 1156 of the Civil Code
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Juridical Necessity
Juridical Necessity
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Study Notes
Obligation
- A juridical necessity to give, to do, or not to do.
Derivation
- From the Latin word obligatio, meaning "binding" or "tying."
Manresa's Definition
- A legal relation whereby a person is bound to another to render something, to do something, or to refrain from doing something.
Article 1156 of the Civil Code
- Emphasizes the juridical necessity in the context of obligation.
Juridical Necessity
- Refers to the legal duty to comply with the terms of the obligation.
- Means that the obligor is legally bound to perform his or her obligation.
- Failure to perform the obligation can lead to legal consequences, such as payment of damages or specific performance.
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