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duty - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
duty
Definition
(noun) the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Synonyms
:
obligation
,
responsibility
Example Sentence
we must instill a sense of duty in our children
every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty
Definition
(noun) work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
Example Sentence
the duties of the job
Definition
(noun) a government tax on imports or exports
Synonyms
:
tariff
Example Sentence
they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries
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text: white satin was sung by the duty blues
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