obligation

mastery
UK /ˌɒb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/ US /ˌɑ.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/noun

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Which meaning of "obligation" best matches its use in the sentence?

The Constitution does not empower the Vice President to alter in any way the votes that have been cast... How the Vice President discharges this constitutional obligation is not a question of his loyalty.