du
ty
Plural
duties
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an obligatory task that must be done as one's job
- It is her duty to ensure the safety of all the employees.
- He fulfilled his duty by completing the assigned project on time.
- They discussed the duties of each team member during the meeting.
- She understands that part of her duty is to mentor new staff.
- They emphasized the importance of performing one's duty with integrity.
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the feeling that makes people do what society expects of them
- The sense of duty drove him to volunteer at the shelter.
- Her strong sense of duty prevented her from taking shortcuts at work.
- Out of a sense of duty, he took care of his ailing neighbor.
- Duty to her family influenced many of her life decisions.
- The officer acted out of a profound sense of duty to uphold the law.
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a government-imposed tax on imported or exported goods
- The duty on electronics has increased, making imports more expensive.
- They paid a high duty on the luxury car they brought into the country.
- Exporters are required to pay duty on all goods shipped overseas.
- The duty on alcohol and tobacco products is quite significant.
- The government reduced the duty on certain agricultural products to promote trade.
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