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  • 51bound — As an adjective, denotes the condition of being constrained by the obligations of a bond, contract, covenant, or other moral or legal obligation. See duty obligation. In the law of shipping, bound to or bound for denotes that the vessel spoken of …

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  • 52duty — n. 1. What one ought to do, what one is bound or under obligation to do. 2. Service, business, function, office. 3. Tax, impost, toll, custom, excise …

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  • 53Honor Bound series — The Honor Bound series is a World War II thriller series by W.E.B. Griffin, taking place mostly in Argentina. Griffin based the events in the books partially on historical events, and relies heavily on his own connections and experiences in… …

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  • 54du|ty-bound — «DOO tee BOWND, DYOO », adjective. bound or obliged by one s sense of duty: »He was duty bound to confess his part in the prank …

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  • 55(feel) honour-bound to do something — (feel) honour ˈbound to do sth idiom (formal) to feel that you must do sth because of your sense of moral duty • She felt honour bound to attend as she had promised to. compare ↑duty bound …

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  • 56Positive time-bound mitzvot — (מצות עשה שהזמן גרמא, mitzvot asei she hazman grama ) are those positive mitzvot (commandments) that may be fulfilled only within certain periods of time. This concept exists within Judaism.While the Torah generally applies equally to all Jews,… …

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  • 57Ad valorem duty — Duty Du ty, n.; pl. {Duties}. [From {Due}.] 1. That which is due; payment. [Obs. as signifying a material thing.] [1913 Webster] When thou receivest money for thy labor or ware, thou receivest thy duty. Tyndale. [1913 Webster] 2. That which a… …

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  • 58On duty — Duty Du ty, n.; pl. {Duties}. [From {Due}.] 1. That which is due; payment. [Obs. as signifying a material thing.] [1913 Webster] When thou receivest money for thy labor or ware, thou receivest thy duty. Tyndale. [1913 Webster] 2. That which a… …

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  • 59Specific duty — Duty Du ty, n.; pl. {Duties}. [From {Due}.] 1. That which is due; payment. [Obs. as signifying a material thing.] [1913 Webster] When thou receivest money for thy labor or ware, thou receivest thy duty. Tyndale. [1913 Webster] 2. That which a… …

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  • 60Stamp duty — is a form of tax that is levied on documents. Historically, a physical stamp (a tax stamp) had to be attached to or impressed upon the document to denote that stamp duty had been paid before the document became legally effective. More modern… …

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