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.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cumprir o dever principal
assumir o dever principal
negligenciar o dever principal
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