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Duties (pronunciation: 'djuːtɪz)
Duties (pronounced as 'djuːtɪz) is a term that refers to the tasks or responsibilities that an individual is expected to perform in a particular role or position. The term is derived from the Old French word deu, meaning "due, owed", and ultimately from the Latin debere, meaning "to owe".
Types of Duties
There are various types of duties that individuals may be expected to perform, depending on their role or position. These include:
- Professional Duties: These are the tasks or responsibilities that an individual is expected to perform as part of their profession or occupation. This may include, for example, the duty of a doctor to provide medical care to their patients, or the duty of a teacher to educate their students.
- Legal Duties: These are duties that are imposed by law. For example, the duty of a citizen to obey the law, or the duty of a parent to provide for the welfare of their child.
- Ethical Duties: These are duties that are based on moral or ethical principles. For example, the duty to tell the truth, or the duty to help others in need.
- Fiduciary Duties: These are duties that arise in situations where one person (the fiduciary) is required to act in the best interests of another (the principal). For example, the duty of a lawyer to act in the best interests of their client, or the duty of a trustee to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries of a trust.
Related Terms
- Responsibility: This is a related term that refers to the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
- Obligation: This is another related term that refers to an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound.
- Accountability: This term refers to the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Duties
- Wikipedia's article - Duties
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