Devoir and Option

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Devoir noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.

Usage example: patient confidentiality has long been an integral part of a physician's professional devoir

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Option is an antonym for devoir.

Option noun - Something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment.

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Devoir is an antonym for option.

Nearby Words: opt, optional, optionally, opting, optionee

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