duty in Latin
duty in Latin is officium, dēbitum, iūs — duty means something a person is morally or legally obligated to do.
duty in Latin
officium
(countable, uncountable) That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
dēbitum
(countable, uncountable) That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
iūs
(countable, uncountable) That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
mūnus
(countable, uncountable) That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
pars
(countable, uncountable) That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
vectīgal
(countable) A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
illātiō
(countable) A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
indictiō
(countable) A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
portōrium
(countable) A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
What does "duty" mean?
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noun Something a person is morally or legally obligated to do.
"Jurors have a civic duty to listen carefully to all the evidence."
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noun A tax charged on goods, especially imports.
"Import duty makes some foreign cars much more expensive to buy."
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noun The period during which someone is actively working or on call.
"Her duty starts at six, so she leaves the house before dawn."
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duty in a sentence
- Jurors have a civic duty to listen carefully to all the evidence.
- It's a nurse's duty to care for every patient equally.
- Import duty makes some foreign cars much more expensive to buy.
- The airport shop sells perfume without duty, so it costs less there.
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What is "duty" in Latin?
"duty" in Latin is officium, dēbitum, iūs. duty means: Something a person is morally or legally obligated to do.
How do you use "duty" in a sentence?
Example: "Jurors have a civic duty to listen carefully to all the evidence." In Latin, "duty" is officium, dēbitum, iūs.
Are there other ways to say "duty" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 9 translations listed for "duty": officium, dēbitum, iūs, mūnus, pars, vectīgal.
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