Compulsory

/kəmˈpʌlsəri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Education is compulsory for all children up to the age of 16.

having the power of forcing someone to do something.

Compulsory measures were taken to ensure public safety during the event.

mandatory; not optional.

Participation in the training program is compulsory for all employees.

From Latin 'compulsorius', from 'compellere' meaning 'to compel'.

compulsory education

Education that is required for children by law.

compulsory attendance

The requirement to be present at an event, typically a meeting or class.

compulsory voting

A legal requirement for eligible citizens to cast a vote in elections.

compel

To force or drive someone to do something.

compulsion

The action or state of forcing or being forced to do something.

Mandatory requirements in casual settings.

That homework is totally compulsory, no excuses!

Something that everyone has to deal with.

The compulsory nature of that meeting made it a drag.