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    The document differentiates between duties and obligations, explaining that obligations are specific legal or moral responsibilities that arise from agreements or laws, while duties are broader principles of expected behavior based on one's roles or context. Obligations come from explicit sources, while duties are general guidelines for conduct.

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    The document differentiates between duties and obligations, explaining that obligations are specific legal or moral responsibilities that arise from agreements or laws, while duties are broader principles of expected behavior based on one's roles or context. Obligations come from explicit sources, while duties are general guidelines for conduct.

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    USING RELEVANT EXAMPLES DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN DUTIES

    AND OBLIGATIONS

    Introduction
    While obligation and duty are often used synonymously in everyday language, they
    are technically different things when discussed in a legal context. Obligations are the
    legal rules, requirements, and scenarios in which people are required to do something.
    Duty, meanwhile, refers to the action that a person must perform in order to meet an
    obligation. For example, there is a legal obligation to follow the Highway Code in the
    UK. This means that all motorists on UK roads have a legal duty to obey speed limits,
    wear seat belts, and ensure both driver and vehicle are in fit condition for the road, as
    required by the code.

    In the professional world, the terms "duties" and "obligations" are often used
    interchangeably. However, there are clear distinctions between the two concepts. An
    act of duty comes from a moral or legal necessity, according to DiffSense. An
    obligation, on the other hand, arises out of a set of rules aimed at maintaining order
    that one has signed himself up for. These distinctions can be applied to the workplace.

    Obligation and duty are often used interchangeably in everyday language because
    they both refer to responsibilities or commitments that individuals or entities are
    expected to fulfil. However, in certain contexts, especially within legal and
    philosophical discussions, there can be subtle distinctions between the two terms.

    Obligation

    An obligation refers to a moral or legal responsibility or duty that a person is bound to


    fulfil. It can arise from various sources, such as contracts, agreements, laws, social
    norms, or personal values. When someone is under an obligation, they are required to
    perform a specific action or fulfil a certain duty. For example, if a person borrows
    money from a friend and promises to repay it, he has a legal and moral obligation to
    honour that promise and repay the debt. In this case, the obligation is specific to the
    promise made between the two individuals.

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    Duty

    A duty also refers to a moral or legal responsibility, but it is often more general and
    broader in scope than an obligation. Duties are principles or ethical guidelines that
    individuals are expected to follow as a standard of behaviour in certain roles or
    contexts. Duties can be legal or moral and may not always arise from a specific
    agreement or promise. For instance, the duty of a doctor is to provide medical care to
    patients to the best of his ability. This duty is derived from the doctor's professional
    role and ethical obligations to care for patients' well-being. Similarly, citizens have a
    duty to obey the laws of their country, which is a general legal obligation applicable to
    all members of society.

    In summary, obligations are specific and often arise from explicit agreements or
    promises, while duties are broader moral or legal responsibilities that individuals are
    expected to uphold based on their roles or the context they are in. Duties can be seen
    as more overarching principles that guide behaviour in various situations, while
    obligations are more particular and arise from specific commitments or contracts.

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