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
  • My duties in washing the dishes mark the exact time and place.
    — Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • And in 2025, when Mexico raised duties on Chinese autos and steel, China put tariffs on Mexican pecans.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of duty
Noun
  • The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
    — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This is not just diversity as a social obligation but also diversity of expertise that maps to where your company is actually going.
    — Albana Vrioni, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of obligation
Noun
  • Part of the commission’s responsibility is to preserve the historic sight lines of national landmarks.
    — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The jury can also convict Clancy of lesser charges — second-degree murder or manslaughter — or deem her not guilty due to lack of criminal responsibility.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • At each turn, a heartbreaking picture comes into sharper focus, underscoring Ricki’s destructive appetite that exploits Rita’s deepest needs and fears under the guise of friendship and no-judgement sisterhood.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The tragedy immediately cast doubt on the need for light-hearted reality shows, much less one built around international travel.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of need
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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