abandoned duty
[ə-ˈban-dənd ˈdü-tē]
noun phrasepl: abandoned duties
dever abandonado / obrigação abandonada
1. A responsibility or obligation that has been neglected, forsaken, or left unfulfilled
The abandoned duty to care for elderly parents weighed heavily on his conscience.
O dever abandonado de cuidar dos pais idosos pesava em sua consciência.
2. A legal or professional obligation that has been derelicted or willfully disregarded
The company faced lawsuits for abandoned duty in maintaining workplace safety standards.
A empresa enfrentou ações judiciais por dever abandonado na manutenção dos padrões de segurança do trabalho.
3. A moral or civic responsibility that has been relinquished
Many criticized the politician's abandoned duty to represent his constituents.
Muitos criticaram o dever abandonado do político de representar seus eleitores.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, corporate, and ethical discussions in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in labor law cases and family law disputes. The concept carries significant cultural weight regarding honor and trustworthiness in both societies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
shirk one's duty
turn one's back on responsibility
walk away from an obligation
deixar na mão / deixar na estacada (Portuguese equivalent)
cumprir ou desempenhar o dever (antonym idiom)
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