as in duty
something one must do because of prior agreement
patient confidentiality has long been an integral part of a physician's professional devoir
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Noun
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There are examples of when the lines between official duties and personal time are blurred, Terr said.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025 -
Following weeks of escalating tensions, Beijing and Washington agreed in May to suspend the hefty duties and loosen several punitive measures imposed in April, as both sides continued to work on hammering out a durable deal.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This puts a spotlight on your career, but oppositions to Saturn and Neptune in your 10th house force you to balance work demands with family obligations and responsibilities.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Therapists who veer into being a friend are likely violating their duty and ethical obligations.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Policymakers cannot kick the can of responsibility for grid upgrades down the road or hope for a savior from the private sector.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Hundreds of law enforcement officials have signed up to perform some of the duties of federal immigration agents as part of their regular responsibilities in a program known as 287(g).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Instead, a spokesperson for the department instead stressed the need for stability in the West Bank.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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One such solution the government announced recently is an arrangement with U.S. energy logistics and infrastructure provider Curlew Midstream which will avoid the need to invest in a new domestic oil refinery.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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