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English to English noun
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the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force |  | Example: we must instill a sense of duty in our children
every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty
source: wordnet30
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work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons | | Example: the duties of the job
source: wordnet30
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a government tax on imports or exports | | Example: they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries
source: wordnet30
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That which is due; payment. | | source: webster1913
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