- plural of duty.
duties
Example Sentences
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Some have questioned whether those arrangements are legal or even constitutional; they could be regarded as export taxes or duties, which are specifically prohibited by the Constitution, according to the Tax Policy Center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Flores’ attorneys have argued that his actions were allowed under the California Invasion of Privacy Act because he was doing so in the course of his duties as a police officer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
These duties “shall not be imposed” if a country’s purchases are less than 15% of Russia’s total annual gas exports, provided it is taking “significant” steps to wean off of Russian energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Assistant chief constable Julie Dean said: "We will not stand by and allow violence to take place, whether that is directed towards members of the public, local residents or police officers carrying out their duties."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
They were still called canons and they still lived in a community associated with the cathedral, but they had no religious duties and the posts were entirely in the gift of the King.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
