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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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. Arif Faizal:

   There is no law compelling mandatory vaccines, and even on the global level, very few countries support such a move.

2. Michael Levin:

   There are situations in which torture is not merely permissible but morally mandatory.

3. Yanzhong Huang:

   All those strategies they used to entice people to get their vaccine... may not work in this next stage of vaccination efforts, making it mandatory may be the only workable solution to the problem.

4. Stefanos Tsitsipas:

   I don’t see any reason for someone of my age to do it, it hasn’t been tested enough and it has side effects. As long as it’s not mandatory, everyone can decide for themselves.

5. Susan Kang Schroeder:

   We believe that his decision, his sentencing was illegal because there was a mandatory minimum set up by statute by the legislature, we're doing what the people of Orange County have asked us to do. We're going to fight through the courts.

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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