commitment
Americannoun
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the act of committing.
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the state of being committed.
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the act of committing, pledging, or engaging oneself.
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a pledge or promise; obligation.
We have made a commitment to pay our bills on time.
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They have a sincere commitment to religion.
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perpetration or commission, as of a crime.
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consignment, as to prison.
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confinement to a mental institution or hospital.
The psychiatrist recommended commitment.
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an order, as by a court or judge, confining a person to a mental institution or hospital.
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Law. a written order of a court directing that someone be confined in prison; mittimus.
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Parliamentary Procedure. the act of referring or entrusting to a committee for consideration.
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Stock Exchange.
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an agreement to buy or sell securities.
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a sale or purchase of securities.
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noun
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the act of committing or pledging
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the state of being committed or pledged
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an obligation, promise, etc that restricts one's freedom of action
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the referral of a bill to a committee or legislature
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Also called (esp formerly): mittimus. law a written order of a court directing that a person be imprisoned
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the official consignment of a person to a mental hospital or prison
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commission or perpetration, esp of a crime
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a future financial obligation or contingent liability
Other Word Forms
- noncommitment noun
- precommitment adjective
- self-commitment noun
Etymology
Origin of commitment
Example Sentences
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“There needs to be commitment, not only on spending more, but it even needs to be a commitment on keeping the current infrastructure up,” de Pagter said.
"We don't have children, a house or any dependents or commitments," said Sarah.
From BBC
There also is a $54 billion debt financing commitment from a group of lenders.
From Barron's
It created loyalty, civic investment and philanthropy—the long-term commitment that built private schools, museums, hospitals, universities and cultural institutions.
Political pressure has contributed to commitments from packaged food companies, including General Mills, Kraft Heinz and Conagra Brands, to remove artificial dyes in the years ahead.
From BBC
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