CEFR B2

legal duty

noun phrase

Meaning

A legal duty is an obligation imposed by law on an individual or organization to act in a certain way or to refrain from acting in a certain way. This can include duties to protect others, to disclose information, or to comply with regulations.

Examples

The doctor has a legal duty to maintain patient confidentiality.
The company has a legal duty to ensure the safety of its employees.

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legal duty (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈliːɡəl ˈduːti/

Definition

Examples

The doctor has a legal duty to maintain patient confidentiality.
The company has a legal duty to ensure the safety of its employees.

How to Use legal duty

have a legal duty to (verb phrase): to be responsible for doing something — "The company has a legal duty to protect its customers' personal data."
breach of legal duty (noun phrase): a failure to fulfill a legal obligation — "The company was sued for breach of legal duty after it failed to protect its customers' personal data."

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