What is the meaning of mandatory?

noun

  • The recipient of a mandate.
  • 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.

adjective

  • Required by rule.
    • usage: "in most schools physical education is compulsory"; "attendance is mandatory"; "required reading"
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