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

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  1. mandatoryadjective

    Synonyms:
    obligatory, compulsory

  2. mandatoryadjective

    Obligatory; required or commanded by authority.

    Attendance at a school is usually mandatory.

    Synonyms:
    obligatory, compulsory

    Antonyms:
    optional

  3. mandatoryadjective

    Of, or relating to a mandate.

    Synonyms:
    obligatory, compulsory

Princeton's WordNet5.0 / 1 vote

  1. mandatary, mandatorynoun

    the recipient of a mandate

    Synonyms:
    mandatary, mandate

    Antonyms:
    optional

  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

    Synonyms:
    mandatary, authorization, authorisation, mandate

    Antonyms:
    optional

  3. compulsory, mandatory, requiredadjective

    required by rule

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

    Synonyms:
    compulsory, requisite, needful, needed, required

    Antonyms:
    optional

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Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. mandatoryadjective

    Synonyms:
    preceptive, directory

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. mandatoryadjective

    Synonyms:
    directory, commandatory, preceptive

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How to use mandatory in a sentence?

  1. Diane Black:

    The reconciliation gives us the opportunity to do both tax reform and cut the mandatory spending.

  2. Miles Kupa:

    The law is very clear that in the case of heroin, if you're carrying more than 15 grams, the death penalty is mandatory, so there was something very sadly automatic about the way the whole matter proceeded.

  3. Adam Schiff:

    Today's decision underscores the need for Congress to make this reporting mandatory, something I intend to pursue through the Intelligence Authorization Act this year.

  4. Josh Hawley:

    This is an individual who, across her career — from the time she was in law school, to her service on the United States Sentencing Commission, to her time on the federal bench — has consistently argued to give criminals lighter sentences to reduce the mandatory sentences that are imposed for criminal offenses to let criminals out of jail early.

  5. Jack Mozloom:

    Our members would be in favor of the increased penalties, just as they support mandatory e-verify and more rigorous enforcement of our immigrations laws.


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