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duty-bound

Definition: Obliged or morally compelled to do something because it is one's duty.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Popular

Usage:

1. The conscientious police officer felt duty-bound to report the crime.
2. As a doctor, she was duty-bound to provide the best possible care for her patients.
3. He felt duty-bound to help his elderly neighbor with her groceries.

Sense: Local

Usage:

1. In our small community, it is duty-bound for neighbors to support each other during difficult times.
2. As a member of the volunteer fire brigade, he was duty-bound to respond to emergencies in our town.
3. According to our local traditions, children are duty-bound to show respect to their elders.

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