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line of duty

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun line of duty has 1 sense
  1. line of duty - all that is normally required in some area of responsibility
    --1 is a kind of
    duty, responsibility, obligation

Definitions from the Web

Term: line of duty
Noun: The official responsibility and obligations that come with a particular job or role, especially those involving the protection of others or the enforcement of rules and laws.
Example sentences:
1. The police officer showed unwavering dedication to his line of duty by apprehending the criminal single-handedly. 2. Our soldiers risk their lives every day in the line of duty to protect our country.

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