Duty meaning

noun

1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

   “we must instill a sense of duty in our children”

   “every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty”

   Synonymsresponsibilityobligation

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

   “the duties of the job”

3. a government tax on imports or exports

   “they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries”

   Synonymstariff