compulsory

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compulsory

(adjective)

Meaning

required by law or rule

Example

"In the UK, education is compulsory for children until they turn 16."

Synonyms

mandatoryobligatory

Antonyms

optionalvoluntary

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'compulsorius', meaning to drive together.
Related word forms
  • noun: compulsion
  • adverb: compulsorily

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