Governmental Duty
/ˌɡʌvərnˈmɛntl ˈdjuːti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal obligation or responsibility imposed on a government or its officials to act or refrain from acting in a certain way.
The governmental duty to protect citizens' rights is fundamental in constitutional law.
Forms
- governmental duty
- governmental duties
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Commentary
Governmental duty often entails duties derived from statutes or constitutional provisions, requiring careful distinction from private duties in legal analysis.
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