Meaning & Definition of word "Mandatory"
Mandatory
/ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.i/
adjective:
- 1. Required by law or rules; compulsory.
- Example: Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most states.
- 2. Obligatory; required; commanded.
- Example: Attendance at the meeting is mandatory for all employees.
- 3. Having a force of law; enforced.
- Example: 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.