duty-bound
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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To Williams, it hinted at a more menacing scenario — at secret ties between those who threaten the rule of the law and those duty-bound to enforce it.
From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025
It is enshrined in South Korea’s constitution, which states that the president is duty-bound to work toward peaceful reunification.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024
Sometimes, a patient makes an unconventional choice, but if the patient is competent and the request is fundamentally reasonable, the physician is duty-bound to comply.
From Slate • Aug. 20, 2024
In such circumstances, the court “not only has broad discretion, but is in fact duty-bound to take corrective action,” they wrote.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2024
By 1955, Paramount would be desperate to exit the field; Ernest, feeling duty-bound to help his financial partner reduce its exposure to losses, went on the road to help Paramount find a buyer.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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