obligatory

• Beschreibt etwas, das aufgrund von Gesetzen, moralischen oder anderen Regeln erforderlich ist; verpflichtend.

Describes something that is required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

1. Required by rule or lawB2formal

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

   Verpflichtend

   • Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
   • Attendance at the safety training is obligatory for all employees.
   • It is obligatory to submit the report by Friday.

   Synonymebindingcompulsoryenforceableimperativemandatoryprescribedrequiredstatutory

   Antonymediscretionaryelectivefacultativeoptionalvoluntary

2. Expected or customaryB2informal

   Something that is done because it is expected or traditional, even if not required.

   Obligatorisch

   • The obligatory family photo was taken at the reunion.
   • He made the obligatory joke about the weather.
   • The speech included the obligatory thank you to the organizers.

   Synonymeceremonialconventionalcustomaryexpectedformalprescribedritualroutinesetstandardtraditionalusual

   Antonymeoptionalvoluntary