Definitions for mandatory
ˈmæn dəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr imanda·to·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. mandatary, mandatorynoun

   the recipient of a mandate

2. mandate, mandatoryadjective

   a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves

3. compulsory, mandatory, requiredadjective

   required by rule

   "in most schools physical education is compulsory"; "attendance is mandatory"; "required reading"

GCIDERate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Mandatoryadjective

   Obligatory; compulsory; required by authority.

2. Mandatoryadjective

   (Law) Not optional; not able to be modified or disregarded; as, seven mandatory clauses in the contract.

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. mandatorynoun

   A person, organisation or state who receives a mandate; a mandatary.

2. mandatoryadjective

   Obligatory; required or commanded by authority.

   Attendance at a school is usually mandatory.

3. mandatoryadjective

   Of, or relating to a mandate.

4. Etymology: From mandatorius, from mandator; see mandate.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mandatoryadjective

   Preceptive; directory.

   Etymology: mandare, Latin.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mandatory

   Mandatory refers to something that is required, obligatory, or compulsory. It indicates that there is a strict requirement or rule that must be followed or adhered to. Mandatory actions or provisions are typically implemented to ensure compliance, standardization, or the achievement of specific objectives. Non-compliance with mandatory requirements can result in penalties, consequences, or legal repercussions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Mandatoryadjective

   containing a command; preceptive; directory

2. Mandatorynoun

   same as Mandatary

3. Etymology: [L. mandatorius.]

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1. damnatory

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How to say mandatory in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mandatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mandatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of mandatory in a Sentence

1. The Luxembourg finance ministry:

   Luxembourg, spontaneously and upon request, exchanges information on rulings with other countries, as foreseen by non-double taxation treaties, these developments are in line with Luxembourg's commitment to the initiative of the EU Commission to quickly present a draft directive aimed at introducing a mandatory automatic exchange of information on tax rulings.

2. Lori Lightfoot:

   Meaning capacity limits gone, mask mandates not mandatory, and social distancing requirements lifted.

3. Scott Morrison:

   I would expect it to be as mandatory as you could possibly make it.

4. Sunny Hostin:

   Although the FBI does have some statistics, most people know that those statistics can't even be counted upon, because they are self-reported, so my suggestion has been all along that we need mandatory reporting from our law enforcement agencies around the country and I think that the number of officer shootings involving young black males is actually much higher than is even self-reported. That's something that needs to be part of the conversation.

5. Symone Sanders:

   You know which candidate will have the courage to fight unjust mandatory minimums and the death penalty.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mandatory
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=mandatory
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mandatory
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=mandatory
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mandatory