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mandatory

man·da·tory

UK/ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ US/mænˈdeɪ.tə.ɹi/ fairly common
adjective (1) noun (2)

adjective

1.

required by rule

  • “in most schools physical education are compulsory”
  • “attendance is mandatory”
  • “required reading”
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noun

1.

the recipient of a mandate

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2.

a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves

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Origin

From Late Latin mandatorius (“of or belonging to a mandator”), from mandātor (“one who commands”), equivalent to mandate + -ory; see mandate.

Phrases

  • mandatory detention
  • Mandatory Palestine
  • mandatory reporter
  • mandatory sentence

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