Bounden

usgb/ˈbaʊndən/
adjective

Something that is necessary or required.

It is our bounden duty to help those in need.
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Often appears as...

  • bounden duty
  • bounden service

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Moral Imperative

Use 'bounden' to express a strong moral commitment, often linked to social responsibility.

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It's our bounden responsibility to protect the environment.
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Old-fashioned Tone

'Bounden' can feel old-timey, so it's often used to sound traditional or deliberately archaic.

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In his speech, he referred to the audience’s bounden allegiance to the crown.
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Formal Contexts

'Bounden' suits formal occasions and documents, giving a sense of gravity and importance.

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The contract outlines your bounden obligations as a tenant.
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compulsoryessentialimperativeincumbentmandatorilyobligatoryprescriberequire
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