### Question
Can you define what obligation means?


### Answer
**Obligation** is defined as the following in *43 U.S.C. § 2421*:

> a loan or other debt obligation that is guaranteed under this section

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 2421*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-RURAL WATER SUPPLY > SUBCHAPTER II-TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WATER WORKS**

