Duty and Regulations

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

The manager dictated a set of guidelines for the project.

a legally binding command or decision that is issued by someone of an authority

rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation

The employee should follow the dos and don'ts outlined in the company handbook.

something that is rightfully owed or deserved by someone

After years of hard work, he finally received the recognition that was his due.

to make individuals to behave in a particular way

The company implemented new policies to enforce ethical behavior in the workplace.

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

The police department is responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws in the city.

a set of conventional rules or formal manners, usually in the form of ethical code

Good etiquette is essential at formal dinners.

a deliberate omission or exclusion from a general rule, statement, or category

There was an exception in the policy for emergency cases.

to feel or believe that it is one's moral obligation to do something

a loud argument or fight that many people take part in

(baseball) a special rule (as in baseball) dealing with situations that arise due to the nature of the playing grounds

a principle or instruction based on which a person should behave or act in a particular situation

The company's dress code guidelines specify business casual attire for all employees.

to place someone in a situation in which they have no choice but to accept one's offer or request

The unscrupulous landlord had the tenants over a barrel, raising the rent exorbitantly with no alternative affordable housing options available.

‌to be unable to act, help, intervene, or assert one's free will, especially due to rules and restrictions

He has his hands tied now that he has joined the law school.He can't back you up without endangering his career I'm afraid.

used to indicate an obligation or to emphasize the necessity of something happening

I have to finish this report by the end of the day.

the status of being born to parents who were not married

not allowed by the law

of biological parents not married to each other

to force someone to do what they do not want

The authoritarian government tried to impose strict regulations on freedom of speech.

the action of establishing a new law or regulation

the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.

The police issued a citation for the minor infraction of jaywalking.

to violate someone's rights or property

The company was warned about potential legal consequences if it continued to infringe environmental regulations.

an action that is against a law. regulation, or agreement