Mandatory synonyms
măn'də-tôr'ē
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Part of speech:
Obtained forcefully, not naturally
The definition of obligatory is necessary, required or expected as a result of law or social custom.
The definition of exigent is pressing, demanding or urgent.
Obligatory; required:
The definition of compelling is someone or something extremely attractive or interesting.
optional (antonym)
The definition of optional is available, but not required.
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statutory (related)
necessary (related)
Logically inevitable:
Of coercion or tending to coerce
commandatory
(Obsolete) mandatory
Containing directions; instructing; directorial.
(Biochemistry) Being a substance that is required for normal functioning but cannot be synthesized by the body and therefore must be included in the diet:
The definition of imperative is something that has authority or is absolutely necessary.
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preceptive
(Law) Of, pertaining to, or based on precepts
Required beforehand, esp. as a necessary condition for something following
Needed; essential:
compulsoriness
The state or quality of being compulsory.
voluntary (antonym)
(Law) Without legal obligation or consideration:
unnecessary (antonym)
Done in addition to requirements; unrequired.
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obligation (related)
Imposed on one by authority, command, or convention
An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept.
valid (related)
eligible (related)
exempt-from (related)
The definition of requisite is something required or necessary.
mandatary
One who receives a mandate.
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