In traditional theory of contract law obligation is according to regulation by law and engagement by the parties, except which there is no any obligation 'or liability between the parties.

传统的合同法理论认为，合同关系中义务产生的依据是法律规定与合同约定，除法定和约定之外，当事人之间没有任何权利义务，彼此不承担任何责任。

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South Carolina claimed the power to exempt its citizens from the obligation to obey federal law.

南卡罗来纳州宣称有权使其公民免除遵守联邦法律的义务。

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The new law was also born of a moral obligation to make up for past mistakes.

这项新立的法律也是出于美国弥补过去的错误的一种道义责任。

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Why should I obey the law ? and what are the limits if any to my obligation?

为何要遵守法律,我的义务界限在哪？

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