Ŏb'li-ga-to-ry, a.

a. [Lat. obligātōrius, Fr. obligatoire, Sp. obligatorio, It. obbligatorio.] Binding in law or conscience; imposing duty; requiring performance or forbearance of some act; — often followed by on, the use of to being obsolete.

As long as law is obligatory, so long our obedience is due. Bp. Taylor.