v. t. [ L. deoneratus, p. p. of deonerare. See Onerate. ] To unload; to disburden. [ Obs. ] Cockeram. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to deontology. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One versed in deontology. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; gen. &unr_;, necessity, obligation (p. neut. of &unr_; it is necessary) + -logy. ] The science which relates to duty or moral obligation. J. Bentham. [ 1913 Webster ]