Duties

/ˈdjuːtiz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legal obligations or responsibilities imposed on an individual or entity to act or refrain from acting in a certain way.
    The fiduciary duties require the trustee to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.

Forms

  • duty

Commentary

Use 'duty' for the singular form; 'duties' is typically plural referring to multiple obligations.

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