Duty

In jurisprudence, a "duty" refers to a legal obligation to act or refrain from acting, with a corresponding right vested in another, and the breach of which is a wrong, enforced by the state. 

Definition:

A duty, in a legal context, is an obligation imposed by law or contract, requiring an individual to conform their actions to a specific standard. 

Examples:

Legal Duties: Paying taxes, refraining from violence, following traffic laws, and fulfilling contractual obligations are examples of legal duties. 

Moral Duties: While moral duties exist, they are not legally enforceable.