duty
That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
Charles had not been employed above six months at Darracott Place, but he was not such a whopstraw as to make the least noise in the performance of his duties when his lordship was out of humour.
The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.
A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
(obsolete) One's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee.
(obsolete) Respect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage.
The efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the number of pounds of water lifted one foot by one bushel of coal (94 lbs. old standard), or by 1 cwt. (112 lbs., England, or 100 lbs., United States).
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