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dever principal

[deh-VER prin-see-PAHL]
nounmasculinepl: deveres principais
primary duty; main obligation; principal duty
1. The most important or fundamental responsibility or obligation that someone must fulfill
His primary duty is to protect his family.
O seu dever principal é proteger a sua família.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, the core obligation that forms the basis of an agreement
The principal duty of the employer is to ensure workplace safety.
O dever principal do empregador é garantir a segurança no trabalho.
Synonyms
obrigação principalresponsabilidade principaldever fundamentaldever essencial
Antonyms
dever secundáriodever acessórioobrigação acessória

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dever principal
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
dever principal
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

cumprir o dever principal
assumir o dever principal
negligenciar o dever principal
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