⚖️Obligatory

adjective
/əˈblɪɡətɔːri/

Meaning

required by law or rules; compulsory; mandatory
Required by law, rule, or custom; mandatory.
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Example Sentences

Attendance at the meeting is obligatory for all employees.

Wearing a helmet is obligatory when riding a motorcycle.

Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.

Synonyms

mandatory, compulsory, required, necessary, binding, enforced
Entry 1
mandatory, compulsory, required, necessary
Entry 2
mandatory, compulsory, required, binding, enforced
Entry 3
mandatory, required, compulsory

Antonyms

optional, voluntary, discretionary, elective, unnecessary
Entry 1
optional, voluntary, discretionary, elective
Entry 2
optional, voluntary, elective
Entry 3
optional, voluntary, unnecessary

Collocations

obligatory service, obligatory attendance, obligatory requirement, obligatory rule, obligatory duty, obligatory course
Entry 1
obligatory service, obligatory attendance, obligatory requirement
Entry 2
obligatory rule, obligatory duty, obligatory course, obligatory requirement

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Relating to the central government of a federation.

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