"call of duty" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} call of duty
  1. What one's duty obliges one to do. Derived forms: beyond the call of duty Related terms: duty calls Translations (Translations): velvollisuus (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-call_of_duty-en-noun-BFxXlb4F Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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