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obligatorily

ob·li·ga·torily

uncommon

adverb

1.

in an obligatory manner

  • “this rule applies obligatorily”
Antonyms
2.

in a manner that cannot be evaded

  • “the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied.”

Origin

From obligatory + -ly.

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