civic duty

/ˌsɪvɪk ˌdudi/
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Other forms: civic duties

Definitions of civic duty
  1. noun
    the responsibilities of a citizen
    synonyms: civic responsibility
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    types:
    jury duty
    the civic duty to serve on a jury
    type of:
    duty, obligation, responsibility
    the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
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