"duty" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈdjuːti/ Audio: en-us-duty.ogg [US] Forms: duty [singular], duties [plural]
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  1. A duty is something that you should do.
    Sense id: simple-duty-en-noun-nWVuDosf
  2. A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff, customs duty, excise duty.
    Sense id: simple-duty-en-noun-N3DtNmdO
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