bind

compel; impose a duty on

The agreement binds her to repay the debt within six months.

stress (on something)

emphasis; special importance given to something

She lays great stress on punctuality.

I think the company places too much stress on cost and not enough on quality.

paramount

supreme; most important

This matter is of paramount importance.

Safety is paramount.

The welfare of the child must always be the court's paramount consideration.

as for

with regard to

Kitty's got so thin. And as for Carl, he always seems to be ill.

You can ask the others, but as for myself, I'll be busy in the office.

maintain

provide means for; keep

Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three.

incapable

not able to do something

The children seem to be totally incapable of working by themselves.

dispensation /ˌdɪspenˈseɪʃn/

special permission; exemption from penalty, rule, etc

She needed a special dispensation to remarry. 

The sport's ruling body gave him dispensation to compete in national competitions.

pressing /ˈpresɪŋ/

urgent

I'm afraid I have some pressing business to attend to. 

There is a pressing need for more specialist nurses. 

The government seems to think that international problems are more pressing than domestic ones.

alongside /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/

together with

Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle.

a tad

a very small amount

Could you turn the sound down just a tad?

drum up
to try hard to get support 
He had flown to the north of the country to drum up support for the campaign. 

game-changer
a person, an idea or an event that completely changes the way a situation develops
The advent of the digital camera proved to be a game-changer in the photography industry.

found a family
Men and women of marriageable age have the right to marry and to found a family.

bolster

support; improve; make it stronger:

More money is needed to bolster the industry.

She tried to bolster my confidence/morale (= encourage me and make me feel stronger) by telling me that I had a special talent.

They need to do something to bolster their image.

obligatory (for somebody) (to do something)

compulsory

It is obligatory for all employees to wear protective clothing.