Duty

/ˈdjuːti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.

It is my duty to care for my elderly parents.

An action that someone is required to perform as part of their job or role.

The soldier was performing his duty by serving in the armed forces.

A task or chore that is expected to be done.

Cleaning the dishes is part of my household duties.

A tax or fee levied on goods or services.

The customs duty on imported goods can be quite high.

From Middle English 'deute', from Old French 'deu', meaning 'owed'.

call of duty

A strong sense of responsibility to perform a task or duty.

sense of duty

An awareness of and commitment to one's responsibilities.

duty bound

Being morally or legally obligated to do something.

obligation

A legal or moral requirement to do something.

responsibility

The state or fact of being accountable for something.

commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.

Doing one's job.

He's just doing his duty.

Taking care of responsibilities.

Time to get my duty done!