compulsory

• Que es exigido por una ley, norma o autoridad; que no se puede omitir o evitar. Obligatorio por regla o requisito.

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.

   Obligatorio por ley o norma

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbindingenforcedmandatoryobligatoryrequiredstatutory

   Antónimosdiscretionaryelectiveoptionalvoluntary

2. ObligatoryB1formal

   Necessary to do; not optional.

   obligatorio

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbindingenforcedimperativemandatorynecessaryobligatoryrequiredrequisite

   Antónimoselectiveoptionalvoluntary