Devoir and Troth

Devoir

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

Troth and devoir are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Troth" instead a noun "Devoir".

Troth

Troth noun - A person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something.

Devoir and troth are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devoir" instead a noun "Troth".

Nearby Word: trot
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