"dutybound" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more dutybound [comparative], most dutybound [superlative]
Etymology: duty + bound Etymology templates: {{compound|en|duty|bound}} duty + bound Head templates: {{en-adj}} dutybound (comparative more dutybound, superlative most dutybound)
  1. Compelled by duty. Synonyms: duty-bound
    Sense id: en-dutybound-en-adj-iqCw353H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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