What is PRIMARY OBLIGATION?

The essential obligation that stems from a pre-existing contract or purpose, which possibly gives rise to other secondary obligations.

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Related Legal Terms
OBLIGATION PRIMARY, PRIMARY LIABILITY, SUPPORT OBLIGATION, ALTERNATIVE OBLIGATION, SECONDARY OBLIGATION, OBLIGATION PERFECT, ACCESSORY OBLIGATION, OBLIGATION CONTRACTUAL, OBLIGATION BASIS OF ACCOUNTING, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION


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