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duty
duty
/dˈjuːti/
noun
(
)
The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
(
duty
,
obligation
,
responsibility
)
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
We must instill a sense of duty in our children
we must instill a sense of duty in our children
Every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty
every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty
(
)
Work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
(
duty
)
work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
The duties of the job
the duties of the job
(
)
A government tax on imports or exports
(
duty
,
tariff
)
a government tax on imports or exports
They signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries
they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries
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