legal obligation
A duty or requirement imposed by law. Used in legal, business, and formal contexts.
Companies have a legal obligation to protect the safety of their employees.
This contract creates a legal obligation.
義務 is a general duty or obligation, while 法的義務 specifically refers to a duty imposed by law.
法的責任 is legal liability or responsibility, often the consequence of failing to meet a 法的義務.
Compound of 法的 (legal) + 義務 (obligation).