under no obligation

idiom

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

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To be sure, creator Michael Seitzman, previously an executive producer on the network thrillers Code Black and Quantico, is under no obligation to retell the same story. Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025 Just remember to curate with intention—you’re under no obligation to accept every offer. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 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, 25 Aug. 2025 James Martin, the city’s public arts administrator, previously told The Star that Cave, as the artist, is under no obligation to refund his fee, as the artwork was only guaranteed against manufacturing defects for one year. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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