Compulsory
/kəmˈpʌlsəri/
Definitions
- (adj.) Required by law or rule; obligatory.
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in many countries.
- (adj.) Involving coercion or force; not optional.
Compulsory military service is mandated in some nations.
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Commentary
Used to indicate legal or regulatory obligations; distinguish from voluntary acts.
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