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Mandatory

usgb/ˈmændətɔːri/Volume
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Beyond Laws

Mandatory isn't used only for laws but for rules in organizations, schools, or clubs.

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Attendance is mandatory for all members at the club meetings.
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Safety Related

'Mandatory' is often used in safety contexts to mean 'necessary for safety'.

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It's mandatory to wash your hands before serving food.
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Not Optional

When something is mandatory, you cannot choose whether to follow it or not.

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Completing this course is mandatory for graduation.
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