Dictionary Check: duty

"duty" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

noun

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"
noun

work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons

Example: "the duties of the job"
noun

a government tax on imports or exports

Example: "they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries"
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