under no obligation

idiom

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

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The results of the vote would not be legally binding, and the federal government would be under no obligation to respect its outcome. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 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, 21 Jan. 2025 Though anyone seeking pardons or clemency for a nonmilitary criminal offense can submit a formal petition to the Office of the Pardon Attorney through the U.S. Department of Justice, the president is under no obligation to abide by this advice. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 The bottom line: Bragg's office rebutted concern from Trump's team that the soon-to-be president could face potential jail time, noting the court is under no obligation to impose a sentence of incarceration and highlighting Trump's lack of prior criminal convictions. Avery Lotz, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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