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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Thirteen members of the squad on duty against City have been selected by their countries for World Cup qualifiers, Nations League or friendly fixtures at senior and under-21 level.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025 -
The royal looked especially thrilled to be back on duty with the Irish Guards on Monday, showing support for the British Army unit on their special day.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If an attorney believes someone at the company is engaged in legally problematic conduct, the attorney has an obligation to raise the issue all the way up the organization’s highest authority if necessary.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company highlights its ongoing need for additional capital to fund future exploration and development activities, as well as to meet its financial obligations under existing agreements.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Soundview has taken responsibility for the ongoing remediation, and the state continues to closely monitor that work.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ben Stevens, brought to Palace in 2015 by Alan Pardew as head of performance analysis, became the assistant sporting director in July 2024 but is unlikely to take on Freedman’s role by himself, even if does adopt more responsibility.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The temperate weather eliminates the need for expensive insulation, heating systems, and other winter-proofing measures typical of northern builds.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Wong highlighted the need for greater support for filmmakers creating their sophomore features.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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