compulsory

• Diz-se daquilo que é exigido por lei, regra ou autoridade; que não é opcional e precisa ser cumprido ou feito obrigatoriamente.

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.

   Obrigatório

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbindingenforcedmandatoryobligatoryrequiredstatutory

   Antônimosdiscretionaryelectiveoptionalvoluntary

2. ObligatoryB1formal

   Necessary to do; not optional.

   Obrigatório

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbindingenforcedimperativemandatorynecessaryobligatoryrequiredrequisite

   Antônimoselectiveoptionalvoluntary