ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌgād.iv adjective
Etymology: Latin obligat us (past participle of obligare to oblige) + English -ive
1. : entailing an obligation : obligatory
an obligative contract
2. : obligate 1b
3.
a. : characterized by or relating to the obligative mood
b. : containing a form in the obligative mood