Compulsorily
adverb
In a way that must be done, or is needed by the rules.
Students are compulsorily required to attend the workshop.

Often appears as...
- compulsorily required
- compulsorily enrolled
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adverb
In a way that must be done, or is needed by the rules.
Students are compulsorily required to attend the workshop.

Often appears as...
- compulsorily required
- compulsorily enrolled
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1

Rule Enforcement
Used when an action is enforced by rules, especially official or legal ones.

Employees are compulsorily tested for compliance with safety standards.
No Choice Given
Implies that there is no option; the action is not voluntary.

Attendance was compulsorily set for all committee members.
Necessity Emphasis
Highlights the necessity of an action in certain situations or contexts.

Passports are compulsorily checked at international borders.
Rule Enforcement
Used when an action is enforced by rules, especially official or legal ones.

Employees are compulsorily tested for compliance with safety standards.
No Choice Given
Implies that there is no option; the action is not voluntary.

Attendance was compulsorily set for all committee members.
Necessity Emphasis
Highlights the necessity of an action in certain situations or contexts.

Passports are compulsorily checked at international borders.
Rule Enforcement
Used when an action is enforced by rules, especially official or legal ones.

Employees are compulsorily tested for compliance with safety standards.
No Choice Given
Implies that there is no option; the action is not voluntary.

Attendance was compulsorily set for all committee members.
Necessity Emphasis
Highlights the necessity of an action in certain situations or contexts.

Passports are compulsorily checked at international borders.
Quote examples
Kiran Bedi
Indian Activist
Corrupt bureaucrats and cops ought to dismissed or compulsorily retired from service, as they are a drain on the service. Their performance must be vigorously assessed.

Quote examples
Kiran Bedi
Indian Activist
Corrupt bureaucrats and cops ought to dismissed or compulsorily retired from service, as they are a drain on the service. Their performance must be vigorously assessed.

Example 1 of 1
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