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Translate files Mandatory
/ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.i/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Required by law or rules; compulsory.
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most states.
Obligatory; required; commanded.
Attendance at the meeting is mandatory for all employees.
Having a force of law; enforced.
The new regulations are mandatory for all companies operating in the sector.
Etymology
From Latin 'mandatory', from 'mandare' meaning 'to commission, order'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mandatory retirement
A policy requiring employees to retire at a certain age.
mandatory reporting
A legal requirement to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
mandatory minimum
The lowest sentence a judge can impose for a particular crime.
Related Words
mandate
An official order or commission to do something.
enforcement
The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law or rule.