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commitment

com·mit·ment

UK/kəˈmɪtmənt/ US/kəˈmɪtmɪnt/ common

noun

1.

the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose

  • “a man of energy and commitment”
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2.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

  • “his long commitment to public service”
  • “they felt no loyalty to a losing team”
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3.

an engagement by contract involving financial obligation

  • “his business commitments took him to London”
4.

a message that makes a pledge

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5.

the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)

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Origin

From commit + -ment.

Phrases

  • acceptance and commitment therapy
  • commitment ring

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