commitment

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the hard work and loyalty that you give to an organisation, person, or activity.

n. the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or person. Uncountable when referring to the abstract trait of sincerity.

“The coach praised the players for their commitment to the team.”

“Her lifelong commitment to social justice earned her several prestigious awards from international human rights organisations.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical

n. the act of doing something wrong or illegal, like a crime.

n. the act of perpetrating a crime, error, or specific deed. Usually followed by 'of' and a noun phrase.

“The police are investigating the commitment of several robberies in the area.”

“The jury must decide whether the defendant was present during the commitment of the felony or merely an accessory after the fact.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical

n. the act of sending someone to a hospital or prison.

n. the official act of consigning a person to a mental healthcare facility or a correctional institution.

“The judge ordered his commitment to a psychiatric facility for evaluation.”

“The legal requirements for involuntary commitment vary significantly across different jurisdictions, often requiring proof of immediate danger to self or others.”