DUTY


Meaning of DUTY in English

n. 25B6; noun

she was free of any duty : RESPONSIBILITY, obligation, commitment; allegiance, loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, homage.

it was his duty to attend the king : JOB, task, assignment, mission, function, charge, place, role, responsibility, obligation; dated office.

the duty was raised on alcohol : TAX, levy, tariff, excise, toll, fee, payment, rate; dues.

25A0; off duty NOT WORKING, at leisure, on holiday, on leave, off (work), free.

25A0; on duty WORKING, at work, busy, occupied, engaged; informal on the job, tied up.

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