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.
"It's a nurse's duty to care for every patient equally."
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noun A tax charged on goods, especially imports.
"They had to pay duty on the wine brought back from France."
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noun The period during which someone is actively working or on call.
"The guard was on duty all night."
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duty in a sentence
- It's a nurse's duty to care for every patient equally.
- He felt it was his duty to report the accident.
- They had to pay duty on the wine brought back from France.
- The guard was on duty all night.
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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: "It's a nurse's duty to care for every patient equally." 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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