Official Duty
/ˈɒfɪʃəl ˈdjuːti/
Definitions
- (n.) A responsibility or task legally assigned to a public official or employee by virtue of their position.
The officer failed to perform his official duty to protect the citizens.
- (n.) An act carried out under the authority of one's public office, often with legal implications.
Issuing a subpoena is part of an official duty of a court clerk.
Forms
- official duty
- official duties
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Commentary
Official duty often implies both a legally imposed obligation and the authorized execution of public functions; clarity is needed to distinguish between the obligation and the acts performed under that obligation.
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