plicht

Definitions of plicht
  1. noun
    the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
    synonyms: aansprakelijkheid, responsabiliteit, verantwoordelijkheid, verantwoording
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    curatele
    the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
    bewijslast
    the duty of proving a disputed charge
    burgerplicht
    the responsibilities of a citizen
    imp., imperatief
    some duty that is essential and urgent
    conditio sine qua non, vereiste
    something that is required in advance
    detentie
    (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
    eerbied, respect
    behavior intended to please your parents
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