under no obligation

idiom

: not required (to do something)
You are under no obligation to stay.

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This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025 The judge has sole discretion in determining Millett’s sentence and is under no obligation to agree to recommendations made by the prosecution, according to the plea agreement. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025 If such a historic heatwave and blackout happened this summer, Chicago and Illinois would be on their own, negotiating individual mutual aid agreements with surrounding states that are under no obligation to help. Kelly McKinney, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 However, employers are under no obligation to give more PTO benefits than what is legally required. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for under no obligation

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“Under no obligation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20no%20obligation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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