Duty
Duty noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.
Usage example: I must obey the call of duty and serve my country
Exemption
Exemption noun - Freedom from punishment, harm, or loss.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- The Detroit Three uses the exemption to build some of their heavy duty pickups and commercial vans in Mexico.
Source: Loophole Abuse / Real Life Law - It eventually came to pass that if you wanted to get an exemption from military duty, or any other favor from the Tsar, you went to Rasputin, who would give advice to Alexandra, which would more than likely get the Tsar to do what you asked, even if it meant violating the laws he set down.
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