Meaning of the word "jury duty" in English

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jury duty

US /ˈdʒʊr.i ˌduː.t̬i/
UK /ˈdʒʊə.ri ˌdʒuː.ti/
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Noun

the legal obligation of a citizen to serve as a member of a jury in a court of law

Example:
I have to take a week off work because I've been called for jury duty.
Many people try to find excuses to avoid jury duty.