commitment

(n) the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
- a man of energy and commitment
committedness,
(n) 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
allegiance, loyalty, dedication,
(n) an engagement by contract involving financial obligation
- his business commitments took him to London
(n) a message that makes a pledge dedication,
(n) the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) committal, consignment,

committedness allegiance loyalty dedication committal consignment