Duty (Noun)
Meaning 1
Work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons; "the duties of the job".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
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"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- It is the duty of every citizen to pay taxes and obey the laws of the land.
- She felt a strong sense of duty to care for her elderly parents.
- The company has a duty to protect the environment and ensure the safety of its employees.
- As a doctor, it is his duty to save lives and alleviate suffering.
- The government has a duty to provide education and healthcare to all its citizens.
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Meaning 3
A government tax on imports or exports; "they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.