MANDATORY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Mandatory

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late 15th century: from late Latin mandatorius, from Latin mandatum ‘something commanded’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmandət(ə)ri
Dialects: British English
Definition:

required by law or mandate; compulsory

Short Definition:

required by law or mandate

Examples:
  • wearing helmets was made mandatory for pedal cyclists

Word: Mandatory

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmandət(ə)ri
Dialects: British English

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