something that you feel you have to do because it is your moral or legal responsibility
It is my duty to report it to the police.
Local councillors have a duty to serve the community.
I don't want you to visit me simply out of a sense of duty.
your duties as a parent
to do your duty for your country
I’ll have to go I’m afraid—duty calls.
The company owes a duty of care to its customers.
See related entries: Moral
[uncountable] the work that is your job
Report for duty at 8 a.m.
see also night duty
duties [plural] tasks that are part of your job
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties.
Your duties will include setting up a new computer system.
see also heavy-duty
[countable, uncountable] a tax that you pay on things that you buy, especially those that you bring into a country
customs/excise/import duties
duty on something duty on wine and beer