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What is the opposite of a duty?

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Noun
(nonresponsibility) Opposite of a task or action that one is required to perform as part of one's job
“He always claims nonresponsibility over the actions of his subordinates even though he manages them.”
Noun
(pastime) Opposite of a task or action that one is required to perform as part of one's job
“I mostly direct small indie videos as a pastime.”
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Opposite of a payment levied on the transfer of property, for licenses, and for the legal recognition of documents
“He also promised to immediately exempt minimum wage earners from tax and give them a rebate for this year.”
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Opposite of accountability or responsibility, or a sense that one is obliged to do something
“We would also like to see the real culprits forced to face up to their irresponsibility.”
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Opposite of an instruction, command, or role given to a person or group
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Opposite of submission to another's authority or demands
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Opposite of loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler
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Opposite of a journey undertaken to accomplish some task
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Opposite of a thing which one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation
“She stated that her debilitating physical disability was grounds for work exemption.”
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Opposite of the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation
“Most users click the introduction link, further validating the uselessness of flash screens.”
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Opposite of a responsibility or duty assigned to someone
“They've dropped the cowardice charges, but he's going to be charged with dereliction of duty.”
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Opposite of an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action
“It was my irresponsibility over the financial aspects of the accident that was worrying Mr. Spidell, not the accident itself, which was a stroke of luck in his estimation.”
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Opposite of a heavy burden of responsibility or obligation
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Opposite of the state of being responsible for something, especially legally
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Opposite of a responsibility or duty assigned to someone
“His hands had been in his pockets, and he looked like he was up to no good, but, in reality, he was up to nothing.”
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Opposite of a burden of responsibility that is imposed
“It would be a pleasure to have you over for dinner.”
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Opposite of a small detachment of troops or police officers assigned with a special duty
“The two combat teams must fight as independent units until better visibility permits the corporal to regain direction and control of the squad as a whole.”
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Opposite of a state of acquiescence or compliance, especially to a religious figure or doctrine
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Opposite of a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist
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Opposite of time in military operation
“Amy had to endure a few years of disservice but came back in peak physical condition.”
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Opposite of the quality of not being partisan, of remaining politically independent
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Opposite of a goal or purpose
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Opposite of that which must be done out of principle
“He found an excuse to not apologize for his wrongdoings.”
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Opposite of actions performed as part of one's employment
“Jack took leave from work to spend time with his sickly father.”
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