- that must be done, undergone, etc.; obligatory; required
- compelling; coercive
Origin of compulsory
Medieval Latin compulsorius from Late Latin compulsor, one who compels
adjective
The definition of compulsory is something that is required, not optional.
An example of compulsory is a training course you have to attend.
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compulsory
adjective
- Obligatory; required: a compulsory examination.
- Employing or exerting compulsion; coercive.
noun
often cumpulsories SportsAn element, such as a dive or school figure, required of all competitors in an athletic competition.
Related Forms:
- com·pul′so·ri·ly
adverb
- com·pul′so·ri·ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative more compulsory, superlative most compulsory)
- Required; obligatory; mandatory.
- The ten-dollar fee was compulsory.
- Having the power of compulsion; constraining.
- Such compulsory measures are limited.
Origin
From Latin compulsorius
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compulsory - Legal Definition
adj
Compelled, mandated,
obligatory, or required, especially if by legal process or a statute.
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Sentence Examples
- Much, however, is effected towards unification, by compulsory military service, it being the principle that no man shall serve within the military district to which he belongs.
- Primary education is free and secular, and is compulsory for children of 6 to 14 years.
- Education is neither compulsory nor free; but the fees are low (Is.
- Military training is compulsory on all lads over ten attending government schools.
- Primary instruction is free but not compulsory, and the schools are supported and supervised by the states.
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