compulsory

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

ruОписание того, что требуется по закону или правилу; обязательный.esQue es exigido por una ley, norma o autoridad; que no se puede omitir o evitar. Obligatorio por regla o requisito.frQui est exigé par une loi, une règle ou une autorité ; obligatoire et ne pouvant être omis.deBeschreibt etwas, das aufgrund von Gesetzen, Regeln oder Vorschriften verpflichtend ist und nicht freiwillig oder optional. Bezieht sich auf Anforderungen, die befolgt werden müssen.ptDiz-se daquilo que é exigido por lei, regra ou autoridade; que não é opcional e precisa ser cumprido ou feito obrigatoriamente.zh指依据法律、规则或规定必须做的；强制的、义务的，不允许选择或拒绝。arصفة تعني أن الشيء مطلوب بحكم القانون أو القاعدة ولا يمكن تركه؛ مفروض أو إلزامي.

1. Required by law or rule B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОбязательныйesObligatorio por ley o normafrobligatoiredeVerpflichtendptObrigatóriozh强制的arإلزامي

   Synonymes: bindingenforcedmandatoryobligatoryrequiredstatutory

   Antonymes: discretionaryelectiveoptionalvoluntary

2. Obligatory B1 formal

   Necessary to do; not optional.

   • 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.

   ruОбязательныйesobligatoriofrObligatoiredeVerpflichtendptObrigatóriozh强制的arإلزامي

   Synonymes: bindingenforcedimperativemandatorynecessaryobligatoryrequiredrequisite

   Antonymes: electiveoptionalvoluntary

• more compulsory comparative form
• most compulsory superlative form