Sentence examples for performing the duty from inspiring English sources

Obstruction means preventing the officer performing the duty or making it more difficult for them to do so.

The court, in a unanimous decision, said that voters should not be disenfranchised "for a mistake of election officials in performing the duty cast upon them".

Both were yesterday found not guilty of negligently performing the duty of ensuring the Iraqis were not ill-treated by soldiers under their command.

Castor oil (CSTO) and ricinoleic acid (RA) are efficient capping materials capable of performing the duty of stopping uncontrolled growth and agglomeration, particle morphology, particle distribution, and tuning the availability of reagent (nucleation) in the same way as air-sensitive and toxic solvents and materials, which have been frequently used.

The minister remains capable of exercising the power or performing the duty personally.

5.Inaugurated in a foreign country (Cuba) and died without ever performing the duties of office.

Mr. Manzione was also prohibited from performing the duties of a deacon, which include baptizing, preaching and performing marriage ceremonies.

Ms. Rehnquist's actions "created the impression that she was more interested in helping a friend" than in performing the duties of her office.

Jones continued to reside in Frederick County while performing the duties of King's Attorney in Augusta County.

However, her religious convictions cannot excuse her from performing the duties that she took an oath to perform as Rowan County Clerk".

Peale's medal business suffered a setback when Adam Eckfeldt, who was still performing the duties of chief coiner, died in 1852.