How to Pronounce "legal duty"
expression
LEE-guhl DYOO-tee, DOO-tee
LEE-guhl DYOO-tee
Definition
A responsibility or obligation that a person or organization is required to follow by law. Not fulfilling a legal duty may lead to legal consequences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiɡəɫ/ /ˈdjuti/, /ˈduti
British English
lˈiːɡəl/ /djˈuːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-guhl DYOO-tee, DOO-tee
UK
LEE-guhl DYOO-tee
Listen in Context
A doctor has a legal duty to keep patient information private.
Parents have a legal duty to care for their children.
It is a company's legal duty to pay taxes on time.
The company failed in its legal duty, so it was fined by the court.