Munus

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌnəs/

Munus (noun)

  1. A duty or responsibility that someone has to serve the public, often in a formal role.
  2. A payment or offering given as part of an obligation, especially in older legal or social systems.
  3. A role of service in an organization, where the person is expected to carry out specific tasks for others.

Examples

  • The job is a public duty that serves everyone.
  • They accept the public duty and work for the community.