due definition

1. that which is deserved or owed
• examples: give the devil his due
2. a payment that is due (e.g., as the price of membership)
• examples: the society dropped him for non-payment of dues
3. owed and payable immediately or on demand
• examples: payment is due
4. scheduled to arrive
• examples: the train is due in 15 minutes
5. suitable to or expected in the circumstances
• examples: all due respect
• examples: due cause to honor them
• examples: a long due promotion
• examples: in due course
• examples: due esteem
• examples: exercising due care
6. directly or exactly; straight
• examples: went due North