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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).

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2. 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.

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

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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.

4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › dutyduty - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 9, 2024 · duty ( countable and uncountable, plural duties) That which one is morally or legally obligated to do. We don't have a duty to keep you here. The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task. I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am. A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff .

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

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   4 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDUTY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   duty noun [C, U] (RIGHT THING TO DO) Add to word list. 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.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › dutyDuty Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   DUTY meaning: 1 : something that is done as part of a job; 2 : something that you must do because it is morally right or because the law requires it

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.