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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

A moral duty that is not enforceable by judicial action.  2, record 1, English, - natural%20duty

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Natural obligations are recognized in civil-law jurisdictions. While they are not enforceable by judicial action, something that has been performed under a natural obligation may not be reclaimed.  2, record 1, English, - natural%20duty

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

A term sometimes applied to obligations said to arise from the law of nature only or from natural justice and equity, such as the obligations between parents and children. The term is sometimes applied also to obligations binding morally but, for technical legal reasons, such as defective formalities, not legally enforceable, though having some effect, such as barring a claim for repayment of a debt due but not enforceable.  3, record 1, English, - natural%20duty

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Obligation qui résulte d'un pouvoir moral ou de conscience et qui n'est pas, selon la loi, susceptible d'exécution forcée.  2, record 1, French, - obligation%20naturelle

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish