Duty Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Duty

Meaning 1 : 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,every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty

    Synonyms : obligation,  responsibility
Meaning 2 : a government tax on imports or exports

    Synonyms : tariff
Meaning 3 : work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons