duty of care
nounUK /ˌdjuːti əv ˈkeə/
US /ˌduːti əv ˈker/
A duty of care is the job of keeping people safe from harm.
The teacher has a duty of care to make sure the children are safe at school.
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2. In law, the legal responsibility a person or organization has to avoid causing harm to others.
The hospital was found to have breached its duty of care to the patient.
3. The moral responsibility to look after someone who depends on you.
Parents have a duty of care toward their young children.
4. In business, the responsibility of a company to protect its workers and customers.
The company's duty of care includes keeping the factory safe for all employees.