DUTY

Duty

Duty is a term that conveys a sense of moral commitment or obligation to someone or something. The moral commitment should result in action; it is not a matter of passive feeling or mere recognition. When someone recognizes a duty, that person theoretically commits themself to its fulfillment without considering their own self-interest. This is not to suggest that living a life of duty entirely precludes a life of leisure; however, its fulfillment generally involves some sacrifice of immediate self-interest. Typically, "the demands of justice, honor, and reputation are deeply bound up" with duty.

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duty

Noun

  1. That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
  2. A period of time spent at work or doing a particular task.
  3. describing a workload as to its idle, working and de-energized periods.
  4. A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
  5. One's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee.


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