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civic duty,

 

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Civic Duty

Definition:

The moral obligation of an individual to actively participate in the community and contribute to the welfare of society.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  1. The responsibility of a citizen to actively participate in the democratic process.
  2. A social obligation to contribute to the well-being of the community.

Usages:

  1. It is every citizen's civic duty to vote in the upcoming elections.
  2. Volunteering at a local shelter is an example of fulfilling your civic duty.

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