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optional duty

[/ɒpˈʃɒnəl ˈdjuːti/]
nounpl: optional duties
dever opcional
1. A task or responsibility that is not mandatory but may be undertaken at the discretion of the individual or organization
Attending the company picnic is an optional duty for all employees.
Participar do piquenique da empresa é um dever opcional para todos os funcionários.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a duty that is not binding or required by law or agreement
The additional training sessions are optional duties that employees can choose to participate in.
As sessões de treinamento adicional são deveres opcionais nos quais os funcionários podem optar por participar.
Synonyms
discretionary dutyvoluntary dutyelective dutynon-mandatory task
Antonyms
mandatory dutycompulsory dutyobligatory dutyrequired duty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dever opcional
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
dever opcional / tarefa voluntária
Both terms commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
dever facultativo / dever opcional
Legal term 'facultativo' is preferred in formal Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take on optional duties
waive optional duties
above and beyond the call of duty
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