Synonyms for mandatory

Synonyms for (noun) mandatory

Synonyms: mandate, mandatory

Definition: 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

Similar words: territorial dominion, territory, district, dominion

Definition: a region marked off for administrative or other purposes


Synonyms: mandatary, mandatory

Definition: the recipient of a mandate

Similar words: recipient, receiver

Definition: a person who receives something


Synonyms for (adj) mandatory

Synonyms: compulsory, mandatory, required

Definition: required by rule

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

Similar words: obligatory

Definition: morally or legally constraining or binding

Usage: attendance is obligatory; an obligatory contribution


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