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- Dictionarymandatory/ˈmandət(ə)ri/
adjective
- 1. required by law or mandate; compulsory: "wearing helmets was made mandatory for pedal cyclists"
noun
- 1. variant spelling of mandatary
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Something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law: The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers. Athletes must undergo a mandatory drugs test before competing in the championship. In 1991, the British government made it mandatory to wear rear seat belts in cars. Synonyms. compulsory.
The meaning of MANDATORY is required by a law or rule : obligatory. How to use mandatory in a sentence. Did you know?
Mandatory definition: authoritatively ordered; obligatory; compulsory. See examples of MANDATORY used in a sentence.
4 meanings: 1. having the nature or powers of a mandate 2. obligatory; compulsory 3. (of a state) having received a mandate.... Click for more definitions.
MANDATORY meaning: 1. Something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law: 2. Something that is mandatory…. Learn more.
noun. the recipient of a mandate. synonyms: mandatary. see more. noun. 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. synonyms: mandate. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˌmændəˈtɔri/ UK. /ˈmændətri/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA.
Define mandatory. mandatory synonyms, mandatory pronunciation, mandatory translation, English dictionary definition of mandatory. adj. 1. Required or commanded by authority; obligatory: Attendance at the meeting is mandatory. 2. Of, having the nature of, or containing a mandate.
