professional duties
[/prəˈfeʃənəl ˈduːtiz/]
noun phrase
deveres profissionais
1. responsibilities and tasks that are required as part of one's job or profession
Her professional duties include managing the team and preparing quarterly reports.
Seus deveres profissionais incluem gerenciar a equipe e preparar relatórios trimestrais.
2. obligations owed to clients, employers, or the public in the course of professional work
Doctors have professional duties to maintain patient confidentiality.
Os médicos têm deveres profissionais de manter a confidencialidade do paciente.
3. ethical and legal responsibilities inherent to a specific profession
Lawyers must fulfill their professional duties with integrity and competence.
Os advogados devem cumprir seus deveres profissionais com integridade e competência.
In both Brazilian and American professional contexts, professional duties are taken seriously and often form the basis of employment contracts and professional licensing. In Brazil, there is strong emphasis on ethical codes (código de ética) within professions, particularly in law, medicine, and accounting. The concept is closely tied to professional reputation and career advancement in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fulfill one's professional duties
neglect one's professional duties
above and beyond professional duties
in the line of duty
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