4. commitment-(in this context) obligation or determination to forestall Murphy's Law commitment-the act of pledging or devoting oneself) to a course of action e.g.: The teacher's commitment (responsibility) is more than imparting knowledge A person is committed if he devotes himself to a certain cause, e. g, a committed educationist4. commitment—(in this context) obligation or determination to forestall Murphy’s Law commitment—the act of pledging or devoting (oneself) to a course of action. e.g.: The teacher’s commitment (responsibility) is more than imparting knowledge. A person is committed if he devotes himself to a certain cause, e.g., a committed educationist