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n.An obligation required by law, such as the duty of parents to care for their children or the duty arising from a contract; also called a legal obligation.
The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008.
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See: dutyCategory: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & DebtCategory: Business, LLCs & CorporationsCategory: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits
Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. Gerald N. Hill, Kathleen Thompson Hill. 2009.
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n. A duty created by the operation of law or arising from the terms of a contract.See also duty.
Webster's New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000.
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n.the responsibility to others to act according to the law. Proving the duty (such as not to be negligent, to keep premises safe, or to drive within the speed limit) and then showing that the duty was breached are required elements of any lawsuit for damages due to negligence or intentional injuries.See also: duty of care
Law dictionary. EdwART. 2013.