Synonyms for duty-bound
duty-bound

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1. duty-bound(p), obliged(p)adjective

   under a moral obligation to do something

   Antonyms:
   unobligated

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1. List of paraphrases for "duty-bound":

   obliged, unshirkable

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1. Albert Einstein:

   The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it. Only if every single citizen feels duty bound to do his share in this defense are the constitutional rights secure.

2. Glenn Stevens:

   One is duty bound to observe that there is a history of foreign players expanding aggressively in the upswing only to have to retreat quickly when more difficult times come.

3. James Comey:

   I think impeaching and removing Donald Trump from office would let the American people off the hook and have something happen indirectly that I believe they're duty bound to do directly, people in this country need to stand up and go to the voting booth and vote their values.

4. The Hong Kong:

   Hong Kong prides itself on the rule of law; law enforcement agencies are duty-bound to take action against unlawful acts, regardless of the political background of the suspects. Arrests made are based on evidence and strictly in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

5. James Madison:

   [In the case of] dangerous exercise of other powers, not granted by the said compact, the states, who are parties thereto, have the right, and are duty bound, to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil.