line of duty

/laɪn əv ˈduɾi/
/laɪn əv ˈduti/
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Other forms: lines of duty

Definitions of line of duty
  1. noun
    all that is normally required in some area of responsibility
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    type of:
    duty, obligation, responsibility
    the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
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