Question

obligated means :
caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course
tending to discourage, especially of prices
marked by extreme care in treatment of details
having an inflated idea of ones own importance

Explanation:

The word "obligated" refers to being required by law or conscience to follow a certain course of action. The other options describe different concepts such as discouraging (usually prices), being meticulous about details, and having an exaggerated self - importance, which do not match the meaning of "obligated".

Answer:

caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course