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What is another word for Mandatory? – 131 Mandatory Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    compulsory obligatory required necessary essential imperative vital crucial indispensable unavoidable inescapable binding enforceable prescribed stipulated ordained decreed mandated imposed enforced strict rigid inflexible unyielding stern severe stringent tough firm fixed set settled determined prescribed ordained official authorized sanctioned approved ratified confirmed validated.

    Meaning of Mandatory

    The primary meaning of "Mandatory" is something that is required by law, rule, or convention.

    Definitions

    • Oxford Languages defines "Mandatory" as:
    • + Required by law, rule, or convention
    • + Authorized or sanctioned by a higher authority
    • + Absolutely necessary or required

    Etymology of Mandatory

    The word "Mandatory" originates from the Latin "mandare," meaning to entrust or command, and the suffix "-atory," which forms an adjective indicating a place or thing.
    Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is commanded or required by a higher authority.

    Example Uses

    • The new policy makes it mandatory for all employees to attend a training session.
    • Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory in this country.
    • The company has made it mandatory for all staff to wear ID badges.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    optional voluntary elective discretionary permissive flexible lenient mild gentle soft loose relaxed casual informal unofficial unauthorized unsanctioned invalid unapproved rejected prohibited forbidden banned barred excluded.

    Related Nouns

    requirement obligation necessity imperative duty responsibility rule law regulation directive command order decree mandate prescription stipulation ordinance statute act edict proclamation dictate.

    Related Verbs

    require obligate necessitate command order decree mandate prescribe stipulate enforce impose dictate ordain sanction authorize validate confirm ratify approve.

    Related Adjectives

    compulsory obligatory required necessary essential imperative vital crucial indispensable unavoidable inescapable binding enforceable prescribed stipulated ordained decreed mandated imposed enforced strict rigid inflexible.