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(of a payment) Required at a certain time
“Our rent will be due in just a few days.”
(of a person) Having reached a point a given thing is required or owed
“I am due up to three weeks of back pay.”
Expected at or planned for at a certain time
“History suggests that a downturn is due relatively soon.”
Of the proper quality or extent
“He met with a minor accident after driving without due care on his way home.”
(due to) Deserved or merited by
“He was accorded with the respect due to a great artist of his stature.”
Characterized by being fair, just, or impartial
Legitimate as recognized by law
Due to happen or just beginning
According to expectations
Done without fee, generally for clients of limited means
Adequately sufficient or fitting in degree, size, or value
Subject to charges imposed by the government
In a straight or direct line or course
“After departing St. Paul Island, we headed due north to St. Lawrence Island.”
Exactly or precisely as stated
“Its destination was Christmas Island, an Australian territorial outpost, about 300 nautical miles due south of Sumatra.”
In a prompt manner
(general or positive) Something that is owed to one
“He continued to work hard, believing that he would get his due one day.”
(negative) Something that is owed to one
“Do not concern yourself with the scoundrel, for karma will ensure that he gets his due.”
An obligatory payment
“Other expenses that apply include union dues and tax preparation fees.”
A sum of money that is owed or due
A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
A right or claim to the ownership of something
The future destined for a person or thing
The action or process of calculating or estimating something
A large quantity, amount or portion
The quality of not being partisan, of remaining politically independent
The outcome or inevitable events predetermined by a supernatural or divine will
Anticipating or deserving a particular outcome, often based on past actions or circumstances
Money accrued through savings or debt
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