Obligatory

əˈblɪɡəˌtɔːri

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Required by obligation or necessity; mandatory.

Attending the safety training session is obligatory for all new employees.

Having an obligation or duty.

It is obligatory for the committee members to submit their reports on time.

That which must be done; essential.

In many cultures, it is obligatory to offer guests refreshments.

From Latin 'obligatorius', from 'obligare', meaning 'to bind'.

obligatory attendance

Attendance that is mandatory for participants.

obligatory reading

Books or materials that must be read according to the curriculum.

obligatory smile

A smile that is expected in a situation, even if not genuine.

obligation

A duty or commitment.

oblige

To make someone legally or morally bound to an action.

mandatory

Required by law or rules; compulsory.

A must-do

Going to the meeting was a total must-do for everyone.

Non-negotiable

Bringing snacks to the movie night is non-negotiable.