commitment

n 1: the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose; "a man

of energy and commitment" [syn: {commitedness}]

2: the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally)

to a course of action; "his long commitment to public

service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team" [syn: {allegiance},

{loyalty}, {dedication}]

3: an engagement by contract involving financial obligation;

"his business commitments took him to London"

4: a message that makes a pledge [syn: {dedication}]

5: the official act of consigning a person to a prison (or

mental hospital) [syn: {committal}, {consignment}]