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commitment
[kuh-mit-muhnt]
noun
the act of committing.
the state of being committed.
the act of committing, pledging, or engaging oneself.
a pledge or promise; obligation.
We have made a commitment to pay our bills on time.
They have a sincere commitment to religion.
perpetration or commission, as of a crime.
consignment, as to prison.
confinement to a mental institution or hospital.
The psychiatrist recommended commitment.
an order, as by a court or judge, confining a person to a mental institution or hospital.
Law.a written order of a court directing that someone be confined in prison; mittimus.
Parliamentary Procedure.the act of referring or entrusting to a committee for consideration.
Stock Exchange.
an agreement to buy or sell securities.
a sale or purchase of securities.
commitment
/ əˈɪٳəԳ /
noun
the act of committing or pledging
the state of being committed or pledged
an obligation, promise, etc that restricts one's freedom of action
the referral of a bill to a committee or legislature
Also called (esp formerly): mittimus.law a written order of a court directing that a person be imprisoned
the official consignment of a person to a mental hospital or prison
commission or perpetration, esp of a crime
a future financial obligation or contingent liability
Other 51Թ Forms
- noncommitment noun
- precommitment adjective
- self-commitment noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of commitment1
Example Sentences
The squad will now go their separate ways over the summer, with international commitments, including the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.
A spokesperson for the company thanked Mr Duquemin for "his commitment to ensure the safety and security of our staff and premises on the day".
“This is the result of commitment, persistence and tenacity.”
“This stipulated discipline, if approved by the California Supreme Court, reinforces the State Bar’s commitment to ensuring that those who violate the rules governing attorney conduct — regardless of their title or position — are held responsible.”
Dame Victoria Sharp, Lord Justice Newey and Mr Justice Chamberlain found that the policy was "made by Parliament, in primary legislation, after full debate and was a manifesto commitment".
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