Meaning of the word duty in English

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duty

US /ˈduː.t̬i/

UK /ˈduː.t̬i/

a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility

Example:

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It is your duty to report any suspicious activity.

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She felt it was her duty to care for her aging parents.

Synonym:

obligation responsibility commitment task role

a tax levied on certain goods, especially imports

Example:

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Customs duty must be paid on imported cars.

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The government increased the duty on tobacco products.

Synonym:

tax levy tariff excise

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Related Word:

duty-free