the act of committing.

the state of being committed.

the act of committing, pledging, or engaging oneself.

a pledge or promise; obligation

We have made a commitment to pay our bills on time.

engagement; involvement

They have a sincere commitment to religion.

perpetration or commission, as of a crime.

consignment, as to prison.

confinement to a mental institution or hospital

The psychiatrist recommended commitment.

an order, as by a court or judge, confining a person to a mental institution or hospital.

Law . a written order of a court directing that someone be confined in prison; mittimus.

Parliamentary Procedure . the act of referring or entrusting to a committee for consideration.

Stock Exchange .

an agreement to buy or sell securities.

a sale or purchase of securities.

noun

broken promise , denial , refusal

noun

charge , committal , devoir , duty , engagement , guarantee , liability , must , need , ought , pledge , promise , responsibility , undertaking , vow , word , burden , imperative , obligation , bond , warranty