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Duty
1. Ethical, legal, or moral accountability, owed always or for a certain period, specially to someone who has a corresponding right to demand satisfaction of an obligation.
2. Responsibility of conduct, function, or performance that arises from an express or implied contract, or from the fact of holding an office or position.
3. Alternative term for customs duty. See also duty of care and duty to act.
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