duty

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈdjuːti/

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Noun

Singular duty

Plural duties

1. (countable) A duty is something that you should do.

   Parents have the duty to educate their children.

2. (countable & uncountable) A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff, customs duty, excise duty.

   Import duty and taxes are due when importing goods into the United States.