absolute duty

Frequency: 5.01.5 per million words

A duty that is unconditional.

dutyADJECTIVE + duty

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Examples (10)

  • Parents have an absolute duty to protect their children from harm.
  • A lawyer is bound by an absolute duty of confidentiality to their client.
  • The company's board has an absolute duty to act in the best interests of its shareholders.
  • He felt it was his absolute duty to report the misconduct, no matter the consequences.
  • In this philosophy, there exists an absolute duty to preserve all forms of life.
  • The government has an absolute duty to ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
  • Firefighters have an absolute duty to respond to emergencies, even when it puts them at risk.
  • She considered it her absolute duty to care for her aging parents.
  • The witness was reminded of their absolute duty to tell the whole truth in court.
  • This international treaty imposes an absolute duty on member states to protect refugees.