1. (a.) Compliant, conscientious; careful to fulfill obligations; as, a dutiful employee\; performing, or ready to perform, the duties required by one who has the right to claim submission, obedience, or deference; submissive to natural or legal superiors; obedient, as to parents or superiors; as, a dutiful son or daughter; a dutiful ward or servant; a dutiful subject.

2. (a.) Controlled by, proceeding from, a sense of duty; respectful; deferential; as, dutiful affection.

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