Mandatory Service
/ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.i ˈsɜːr.vɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) Service that is required by law or contract, often related to employment, military duty, or legal obligations.
The employee was assigned mandatory service hours as part of their contract.
- (n.) Compulsory service imposed by a government, such as military conscription or community labor.
He was drafted into mandatory service during the national emergency.
Forms
- mandatory service
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Commentary
The term typically applies to legally or contractually imposed duties and is distinct from voluntary actions; clarity is needed in drafting to specify the scope and conditions of the service obligation.
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