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Duty
01
an obligatory task that must be done as one's job
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
duties
Examples
It is her duty to ensure the safety of all the employees.
02
the feeling that makes people do what society expects of them
Examples
The sense of duty drove him to volunteer at the shelter.
03
a government-imposed tax on imported or exported goods
Examples
The duty on electronics has increased, making imports more expensive.
Lexical Tree
dutiable
dutiful
duty
