devoir

noun

də-ˈvwär How to pronounce devoir (audio)
Definition of devoirnext
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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  1. duty
  2. obligation
  3. responsibility
  4. need
Noun
  • Kate, the Princess of Wales, has gradually returned to royal duties since completing chemotherapy treatment in September.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Then, at the end of his first season, general manager Dennis te Kloese departed, leaving Vanney to assume his duties as well.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of duty
Noun
  • The intrigue: These contributions are one-time measures to cover the existing shortfall, but won't satisfy future obligations.
    Sam Allard, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Kimberly Williams, a pediatric clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist, supported the father's decision, highlighting his obligation to safeguard Emily from harm.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of obligation
Noun
  • Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would then take over presidential responsibilities.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • But responsibility for the current condition of U.S. finances rests on both political parties, and, ultimately, on the voters who keep returning them to office.
    Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • There’s also a need for more studies that can investigate how various structural, social, and environmental drivers of health are impacting communities, Miller-Kleinhenz said.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Your lifestyle might warrant a bunch of power suits or be oriented more toward yoga pants—whatever your needs, separate all those items by category.
    Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of need
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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