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 duty duty /dˈjuːti/

noun

  1. () 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
  2. () 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
  3. () 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