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Definition |
personal preferences must be set aside for the greater sense of duty |
Examples |
1) Duty calls; I've got to rush back
for a meeting no matter how unwilling I am." 2) As much as I wanted to
enjoy my vacation, duty calls and I
must return to work immediately. |
Etymology |
The term likely emerged from the concept of
duty as a moral or social obligation. |
Synonyms |
Obligation, responsibilities, commitment |
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