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 mandatory mandatory /ˈmændəˌtɔri/

adjective

  1. () Required by rule  ( compulsory , required , mandatory )
    required by rule
     In most schools physical education is compulsory
    in most schools physical education is compulsory
     Attendance is mandatory
    attendance is mandatory
     Required reading
    required reading

noun

  1. 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  ( mandate , mandatory )
    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
  2. The recipient of a mandate  ( mandatary , mandatory )
    the recipient of a mandate