01 n. That which is due from one person to another, whether money, goods, or services; that which one person is bound to pay to another, or to pe…
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That which is due from one person to another, whether money, goods, or services; that which one person is bound to pay to another, or to perform for his benefit; thing owed; obligation; liability.“Your son, my lord, has paid a soldier's debt.” — Shak.“When you run in debt, you give to another power over your liberty.” — Franklin.
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A duty neglected or violated; a fault; a sin; a trespass.
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An action at law to recover a certain specified sum of money alleged to be due.(Law)