/noun/ An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.

/verb/ To be concerned; have thought or regard.

/noun/ A task or action that someone is required to perform.

/noun/ The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

/noun/ A temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action.

/noun/ A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

/noun/ A relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.

/noun/ The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

/verb/ The ability to understand and manage your behavior and your reactions to feelings and things happening around you.

/noun/ Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by someone in authority.

/adjective/ Acting in accordance with one's moral duty rather than one's desires.

/noun/ The fact or state of being independent.