= ಬಾಧ್ಯಸ್ತ.

a man who has the legal, moral or social right (over something).

(masc.) the true, rightful owner.

a man to whom a responsibiliy of doing something, is assigned.

a woman who has the legal, moral or social right (over something).

(fem.) the true, rightful owner.

a woman to whom a responsibiliy of doing something, is assigned.