definition of
[commitment]

[1] #1 commitment n. [committedness] the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose; "a man of energy and commitment". wn

[2] #2 commitment n. [allegiance, loyalty, dedication] the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team". wn

[3] #3 commitment n. an engagement by contract involving financial obligation; "his business commitments took him to London". wn

[4] #4 commitment n. [dedication] a message that makes a pledge. wn

[5] #5 commitment n. [committal, consignment] the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital). wn