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Another word for compulsory

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compulsory

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obligatory, mandatory, required, requisite; see necessary 1.

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adjective

Imposed on one by authority, command, or convention:
imperative, mandatory, necessary, obligatory, required, requisite. See obligation
Done under force:
forced. See willing

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Much, however, is effected towards unification, by compulsory military service, it being the principle that no man shall serve within the military district to which he belongs.
Primary education is free and secular, and is compulsory for children of 6 to 14 years.
Education is neither compulsory nor free; but the fees are low (Is.
Military training is compulsory on all lads over ten attending government schools.
Primary instruction is free but not compulsory, and the schools are supported and supervised by the states.

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