mandatory

/mˈændətəɹˌi/

/ˈmændəˌtɔɹi/

[adjective] [noun]

mandatory

[ADJECTIVE]

the production of living organisms from other living organisms

synonyms : biogenesis

biogeny

ordered or required by a rule or law

synonyms : compulsory

obligatory

required

Mandatory

[NOUN]

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 : mandate

the recipient of a mandate

synonyms : mandatary

Examples

1. The steel-toe boots are mandatory for workers in construction sites to ensure safety.

2. This is a mandatory evacuation event.

3. Voting is mandatory.

4. Airbags became mandatory.