de·voir

[duh-vwahr, dev-wahr; French duh-vwar]
noun, plural de·voirs [duh-vwahrz, dev-wahrz; French duh-vwar] .
1.
an act of civility or respect.
2.
devoirs, respects or compliments.
3.
something for which a person is responsible; duty.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English devoir, deveir, dever < Old French devoir (Anglo-French deveir, dever) < Latin dēbēre to owe; cf. debt

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devoir

noun
formal expression of respect 
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Devoir is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
Example sentences
Thus, the defendant must carry the devoir of persuasion to show that disclosure is necessary to mounting an adequate defense.
The devoir of persuasion as to the existence of such a reason rests with the defendant.
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