Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Something that is required or must be done.
Mandatory
/ˈmændətəri/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The king is the mandatory of God.
Attendance at the meeting is mandatory for all members.
Wearing a helmet was made mandatory by the new safety laws.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin word mandatum meaning a commission, order, passing into English in the late 15th century from the Medieval Latin word mandatorius.
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