exclusiveduty
nounUK /ɪkˈskluːsɪv ˈdjuːti/
US /ɪkˈskluːsɪv ˈduːti/
A special job that only one person or group has to do.
Guarding the treasure was the knight's exclusive duty.
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2. A tax that must be paid only on certain goods.
The exclusive duty on imported toys made them cost more.
3. A job that belongs to just one team and no one else.
Cleaning the clubhouse was the exclusive duty of the red team.
4. The special work of watching over something important.
Feeding the class pet is an exclusive duty given to one student each week.