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compulsory definition
com·pul·sory (-sə rē)
adjective
- that must be done, undergone, etc.; obligatory; required
- compelling; coercive
Etymology: ML compulsorius < LL compulsor, one who compels
Related Forms:
- compulsorily com·pul′·so·rily adverb
- compulsoriness com·pul′·so·ri·ness noun
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