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duty
noun(du-ty)
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Synonyms: obligation, responsibility,
Examples:
We must instill a sense of duty in our children.
Every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.
duty
noun(du-ty)
a government tax on imports or exports
Synonyms: tariff,
duty
noun(du-ty)
work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons

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