Legal Definitions - inheritable obligation

Definition: An inheritable obligation is a legal or moral duty that can be passed down to successors or enforced against successors. It can be imposed by law, contract, promise, social relations, courtesy, kindness, or morality.

Example: A father has a legal obligation to provide for his children. If the father dies, this obligation can be passed down to his heirs or successors. The children can then enforce this obligation against the father's estate or successors.

This example illustrates how an inheritable obligation can be passed down to successors and enforced against them. It also shows how the obligation can arise from a legal relationship, in this case, the relationship between a parent and child.