as in mandatory
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
compulsory retirement at age 70
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Recent Examples of compulsory
South Koreans aged 18-30 face some of the worst relative poverty rates among OECD countries and the perception among young men is that 18-month compulsory national service puts them at a marked disadvantage to their female peers, who are exempt.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Putin on Monday ordered a regular biannual call-up intended to draft 160,000 conscripts for a one-year tour of compulsory military service.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
It also should be noted that the idea of compulsory national service is more popular than ever among the American people.
—Chris Talgo, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
These new measures become compulsory two-months from now.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Putin on Monday ordered a regular biannual call-up intended to draft 160,000 conscripts for a one-year tour of compulsory military service.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
It also should be noted that the idea of compulsory national service is more popular than ever among the American people.
—Chris Talgo, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
These new measures become compulsory two-months from now.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compulsory
Adjective
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Withdrawals used for qualified education expenses, such as tuition, room and board, books, and other mandatory expenses, are also tax-free.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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In December, before passing a new film funding law, the German parliament removed a clause that would have made certain DEI requirements, including meeting specific gender equality and inclusion criteria, mandatory for all productions receiving government support.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The building received its recertification, and by the Jan. 1 state deadline had filed its required milestone inspection reports and created a reserve fund.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Think about it—how often is passion a required attribute for entrepreneurs pitching their businesses?—
Lindsay Kohler,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In what was ostensibly a nonpartisan race, all three incumbent candidates for Mansfield school board — all of whom were recommended by the Republican activist organization True Texas Project — fell to challengers in the May 3 elections, perhaps indicating a shift in voter sentiment.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
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In Georgia, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp this week decided against running against Sen. Jon Ossoff, seen as the most vulnerable incumbent Democrat on the board next year.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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In disparate impact cases, defendants can argue that a requirement is nonetheless necessary for a job.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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There is a limit of one per guest and no purchase, or ID, is necessary to get your free treat.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsory. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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