Legal Duty (Noun)
Meaning
Acts which the law requires be done or forborne.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- A teacher has a legal duty to report any suspected child abuse to the authorities.
- An employer has a legal duty to provide a safe working environment for their employees.
- The government has a legal duty to protect its citizens from harm.
- A doctor has a legal duty to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Manufacturers have a legal duty to ensure their products do not pose a risk to consumers.