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compulsory
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective compulsory has 1 sense
  1. compulsory, mandatory, required - required by rule; "in most schools physical education are compulsory"; "attendance is mandatory"; "required reading"
    Antonym: optional (indirect, via obligatory)

Definitions from the Web

compulsory (adjective)
A term used to describe something that is required or mandatory.
Example sentences:
  1. Attendance at the conference is compulsory for all employees.
  2. In many countries, military service is compulsory for young adults.
compulsory (noun)
An action or rule that must be followed or obeyed.
Example sentence:
  1. The company has implemented new compulsories to improve workplace safety.
compulsory (adverb)
Serving as a requirement or obligation.
Example sentence:
  1. The email should be answered compulsorily within 24 hours.

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