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Sunday obligation

Sunday obligation noun: the obligation to attend a church service (mass) on Sundays; failing to fulfil this obligation without excuse constitutes a grave sin.

Noun

Sunday obligation (uncountable)

  1. the obligation to attend a church service (mass) on Sundays; failing to fulfil this obligation without excuse constitutes a grave sin
  2. (broadly) the same obligation including that which applies on specified holidays of obligation (varying by diocese)

Questions about Sunday obligation

What does Sunday obligation mean?
Sunday obligation means the obligation to attend a church service (mass) on Sundays; failing to fulfil this obligation without excuse constitutes a grave sin.
What part of speech is Sunday obligation?
Sunday obligation is a noun.

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