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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Noun
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The administration, early Wednesday, levied a 104 percent import tax on the nation after China imposed a 34 percent reciprocal tariff on the U.S. following the president’s announcement of new duties last week.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Homebuilders warn that tariffs and other charges (including the potential doubling of existing duties on Canadian lumber) on softwood lumber and other materials could further exacerbate the housing affordability crisis.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Judge Kevin Brazile refused to grant CBS an injunction, finding that Sony is likely to prevail on its claim that CBS has failed to live up to its contractual obligations.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Jurors will be told Weinstein has no obligation to testify in his own defense.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Laurie thinks of honesty as a virtue, and she’s been telling the truth to other people without taking any responsibility for her own choices.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The group offers a time for encouragement and a place to share needs, frustrations and victories.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Then, Ethan Westerman joins the show to recap what Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman said about the Razorbacks' general manager, wide receivers and transfer portal needs.—
Christina Long,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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