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   Du·ty

   /ˈdo͞odē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility: "it's my duty to uphold the law" Similar responsibilityobligationcommitmentobedienceallegianceloyaltyfaithfulnessfidelityrespectdeferencereverencehomagehistorical:fealty
   • ▪ (of a visit or other undertaking) done from a sense of moral obligation rather than for pleasure: "a fifteen-minute duty visit"
   • 2. a task or action that someone is required to perform: "the queen's official duties" Similar jobtaskchoreassignmentcommissionmissionfunctionchargepartplaceroleconcernrequirementresponsibilityobligationworkburdenonusinformal:pigeondated:office
   • ▪ military service: "combat duty in the army"
   • ▪ (of a person) engaged in their regular work: "a duty nurse"
   • ▪ performance of prescribed church services by a priest or minister: "he was willing to take Sunday duties"
   • 3. a payment levied on the import, export, manufacture, or sale of goods: "a 6 percent duty on imports"
   • 4. the measure of an engine's effectiveness in units of work done per unit of fuel. technical

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French duete, from Old French deu (see due).

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDUTY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a responsibility to do something because it is legally or morally right to do it: Every lawyer has a strong sense of duty and responsibility. a duty to do sth They have a duty to ensure customers receive sound advice. be sb's duty It is your duty to announce any conflict of interest.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dutyDuty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A duty is an obligation, and we get new duties with new positions in life, like taking a job, or becoming a parent. You didn't realize one of your duties as club president would be cleaning up after meetings. A police officer or cab driver can be on-duty or off-duty.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDUTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · SYNONYMS 1. duty, obligation refer to what one feels bound to do. duty is what one performs, or avoids doing, in fulfillment of the permanent dictates of conscience, piety, right, or law: duty to one's country; one's duty to tell the truth, to raise children properly.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishduty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of duty noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDUTY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   B1. something you must do because it is morally or legally right: a moral duty. [ + to do sth ] Rail companies have a duty to provide safe transport. Fewer examples. He was neglecting his duties towards his children. Employers have a duty to protect their staff. She felt it was her duty to help.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishduty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈdut̮i/ (pl. duties) [countable, uncountable] something that you feel you have to do because it is your moral or legal responsibility It is my duty to report it to the police. Local officials have a duty to serve the community.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › dutyDuty - definition of duty by The Free Dictionary

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   An act or a course of action that is required of one by position, social custom, law, or religion: the duties of being a critical care nurse. b. Required action or service: jury duty; beyond the call of duty. See Synonyms at function. c. Active military service: a tour of duty. 2. a. Moral or legal obligation: It is your duty to tell the truth. b.