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

It's our bounden responsibility to protect the environment.
Old-fashioned Tone
'Bounden' can feel old-timey, so it's often used to sound traditional or deliberately archaic.

In his speech, he referred to the audience’s bounden allegiance to the crown.
Formal Contexts
'Bounden' suits formal occasions and documents, giving a sense of gravity and importance.

The contract outlines your bounden obligations as a tenant.
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