devoir

noun

də-ˈvwär How to pronounce devoir (audio)
Definition of devoirnext
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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  1. duty
  2. obligation
  3. responsibility
  4. need
Noun
  • At the same time, over half of experts acknowledged that AI will drastically reshape their work duties in the next few years while maintaining a positive outlook for their career prospects.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • While specific directives are still under consideration, such changes could affect where and how federal employees perform their duties.
    Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of duty
Noun
  • For example, your Honor, if there is a joint investigation, that implicates certain discovery obligations in the Manhattan DA case that they—that if that case is proceeding, we'll be entitled to discovery.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The filing details the company's debt obligations, including $650,000,000 in unsecured senior notes due 2026 and $825,000,000 in unsecured senior notes due 2029. Ferrellgas Partners did not declare or pay any distributions to its Class A or Class B Unitholders during the quarter.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of obligation
Noun
  • Russian officials have claimed that the suspects had links to Ukrainian intelligence agencies, although Kyiv firmly denied involvement and an affiliate of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility.
    THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • And lawyers have a responsibility as officers of the court, even in the public square, to be truthful and honest.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of responsibility
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  • Rocket Loans alternatives If Rocket Loans isn’t for you, there are still plenty of other personal loan options in the market that can suit your needs.
    Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Now, that comes with the caveat that everyone has different dietary needs, budgets, and plain old preferences.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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