Compel morally or legally (6)

I believe the answer is:

oblige

(Other definitions for oblige that I've seen before include "Compel legally, morally" , "Make" , "Morally influence" , "Do something as a favour to (someone)" , "Hold in debt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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