on duty

on duty
Actually engaged in work or services undertaken for another or charged with a present responsibility for the performance of such work or services should occasion for performance arise. United States v Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Co. (DC NM) 197 F 629, 631. Any person in the armed services not on leave or on furlough.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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