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.]

Matched Categories

1. • Recipient

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Anagrams for Mandatory »

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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. Donald Trump:

   We were talking over each other, and it wasn't Anderson's fault, there's no mandate, no mandatory anything. We're gonna end Obamacare, we're gonna terminate it. It's going to be repealed and it's going to be replaced by something much better.

2. Thinking Mind:

   If it is made mandatory for big shots to wear mouth mask all through the day, after some time the news report will be flashed that the virus can't survive in that climate

3. Stanley Litow:

   You see transformational activities in education that have taken place from time to time in the U.S. Like the end of the Second World War, for instance, they made high school mandatory, which opened up that option for a large number of students. It was transformative and led partially to America’s preeminence in the 20th century, i think the story of these six kids graduating now brings it home. Overwhelmingly it’s the children of color, who come from low-income backgrounds who a lot of people are not betting on.

4. Superintendent Scott Ziegler:

   We believe we have followed all mandatory reporting protocols and aided law enforcement to the fullest extent allowed in all investigations regarding these matters. We acknowledge that these matters need to be fully reviewed. Consequently, and with full support of the School Board, Loudoun County Public Schools hired Blankingship Keith, P.C. on October 28, 2021 to conduct an independent review of these incidents.

5. Turin Carter:

   We are not proponents of anti-police (attitudes). We don't condone not trusting police. ... We understand that law enforcement is necessary and mandatory and we need to change our mindset about the police.

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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
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Mandatory