something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do
You have a duty to yourself to take a break once in a while.
He only went to see her out of duty (= because he thought he should).
Completing the daily reports is part of my duty as the team manager.
Soldiers carry out their duties with dedication and a strong sense of responsibility.
It is our civic duty to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.
As a parent, providing emotional support to your children is a fundamental duty.
