Duty
/ˈduːti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal or moral obligation to perform or refrain from a specific act.
The lawyer explained the client's duty to disclose all relevant facts.
- (n.) A tax or payment imposed by a government on certain goods or transactions.
The import duty increased the cost of the product.
Forms
- duties
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'duty' often implies enforceable obligations; specify the nature of duty (moral, statutory, contractual) to avoid ambiguity.
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