History
History
Synonyms
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US
Meaning:
bound

fastens with ropes etc (as a prisoner)

obligated; destined

bounds

the limits

obligated; destined

indebted

very grateful to a person

under an obligation

responsible

(of a person) legally or morally having to carry out a duty, care (for a person, thing); involving the obligation to make decisions for others and bear the blame for their mistakes

accountable, in charge

DUTY-BOUND as in Wiktionary
DUTY-BOUND as in Wikipedia