"line of duty" meaning in All languages combined

See line of duty on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: lines of duty [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|lines of duty}} line of duty (plural lines of duty)
  1. The totality of tasks or assignments that are associated with, authorized, or required in some field of responsibility. Derived forms: in the line of duty
    Sense id: en-line_of_duty-en-noun-dX-O8ABz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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