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• n  the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
  a man of energy and commitment
• n  the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
  his long commitment to public service
• n  an engagement by contract involving financial obligation
  his business commitments took him to London
• n  a message that makes a pledge
• n  the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)

• committedness
• allegiance
• loyalty
• dedication
• committal
• consignment

News & Articles

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• Ruben Rosario: Civil commitment laws for sex offenders cause a judicial dilemma
  Whether to release a convicted sex offender might be one of the most challenging questions for judges who deal with federal civil commitment cases.
  June 16, 2013 - Pioneer Press
• National Commitment to Local Communities Extended by Civic Duty Support
  “Caring Commitment in Action” is bolstered by support from Civic Duty and its co-founders Julian Omidi and Dr. Michael Omidi. Assistance League appreciates being able to enrich more lives and communities through the hands-on efforts of their network of more than 26,000 volunteers. (PRWeb June 14, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10829326.htm
  June 14, 2013 - PRWeb
• Cognizant Announces Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Washington, D.C. Maker Faire
  TEANECK, N.J., June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) will announce its commitment to partner with the National Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation ( NCEI ) to develop several initiatives ...
  June 14, 2013 - PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

Quotes

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• Gordon Brown in AFP
  British prime minister Brown said: "This tragedy reinforces our commitment to confront terrorism. It strengthens our determination never to concede to the demands of terrorists, nor to pay ransoms."
• John McCain in Dallas Morning News
  I want to emphasize what a number of our country's leaders recently affirmed - that our commitment to Afghanistan is an enduring one and that we are committed to a sustained effort to help the people of this country over the long-term. Neither you... David Petraeus http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Petraeus&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNFjHEm6jiWNJZUKMDq-DzdIyN3nNw NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (blog) http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ntm-a.com/news/1-categorynews/1039-gen-petraeus-assumes-command-of-isaf-&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNH0Vo3V19ad2Ze_npBo1yD90_JXwg Jul 4, 2010 19967 27751 commitment For those who doubt the president's desire and commitment to succeed in Afghanistan, his nomination of General Petraeus to run this war should cause them to think twice," said Sen. John McCain, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services...