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Duty
01
an obligatory task that must be done as one's job
Examples
It is her duty to ensure the safety of all the employees.
He fulfilled his duty by completing the assigned project on time.
02
the feeling that makes people do what society expects of them
Examples
The sense of duty drove him to volunteer at the shelter.
Her strong sense of duty prevented her from taking shortcuts at work.
03
a government-imposed tax on imported or exported goods
Examples
The duty on electronics has increased, making imports more expensive.
They paid a high duty on the luxury car they brought into the country.
Lexical Tree
dutiable
dutiful
duty
