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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Uthmeier has also argued that the government has a duty to protect children who didn’t have a say in not being raised by both biological parents.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026 -
The bipartisan support for the measure comes at a time when federal closures have become longer and more frequent, frustrating lawmakers who say there should be punishment when Congress fails at its most basic legislative duty.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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On the other, employers still carry legitimate obligations to assess risk, promote workplace safety, and make informed hiring decisions.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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This includes the assignment of property rights, airport and airline operations, maintenance and repair obligations and financial commitments between parties.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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He’d been promoted to colonel after the death of Joshua Fry, but that simply meant that all the responsibility for the defeat at Fort Necessity fell on his shoulders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Today’s astrology could leave you mentally bouncing between practical responsibilities and the desire to completely escape reality for a few hours.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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But decades of underfunding for public universities have increasingly put higher education out of reach for many, forcing tuition rates up while also leading to fewer support services for students most in need.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Harrison said the city is attempting to balance the needs of both residents and business owners.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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