"obligating" in the verb sense
1. compel, oblige, obligate
force somebody to do something
"We compel all students to fill out this form"
2. obligate
commit in order to fulfill an obligation
"obligate money"
3. oblige, bind, hold, obligate
bind by an obligation cause to be indebted
"He's held by a contract"
"I'll hold you by your promise"
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