English Explanatory Dictionary

in the line of duty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. As part of or while performing official duties, usually of the military or police personnel, or of government officials.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, the, line, of, duty.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

in the line of duty
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