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Meaning of the word duties in English

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duties

Noun

1.

a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.

Example:
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it's my duty to uphold the law
Synonym:
responsibility obligation commitment obedience allegiance loyalty faithfulness fidelity respect deference reverence homage fealty
2.

a task or action that someone is required to perform.

Example:
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the queen's official duties
Synonym:
job task chore assignment commission mission function charge part place role concern requirement responsibility obligation work burden onus pigeon office
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