compulsory

• Beschreibt etwas, das aufgrund von Gesetzen, Regeln oder Vorschriften verpflichtend ist und nicht freiwillig oder optional. Bezieht sich auf Anforderungen, die befolgt werden müssen.

Describes something that is required by law or a rule; mandatory.

1. Required by law or ruleB1formal

   Something that must be done because of a rule or law.

   Verpflichtend

   • School attendance is compulsory for children under 16.
   • Wearing a seatbelt is compulsory in most countries.
   • The course includes a compulsory exam at the end.

   Synonymebindingenforcedmandatoryobligatoryrequiredstatutory

   Antonymediscretionaryelectiveoptionalvoluntary

2. ObligatoryB1formal

   Necessary to do; not optional.

   Verpflichtend

   • Military service is compulsory in some nations.
   • The company made the training session compulsory for all employees.
   • It is compulsory to submit the report by Friday.

   Synonymebindingenforcedimperativemandatorynecessaryobligatoryrequiredrequisite

   Antonymeelectiveoptionalvoluntary