Definition

Adverb: In a manner that is required by law, rule, or authority; obligatorily. It describes an action that must be done, with no choice or alternative.

Usage

The adverb "mandatorily" is used to modify a verb, indicating that the action is compulsory. It is a formal word, often found in legal, governmental, or official contexts. - It is typically placed before the main verb it modifies or at the end of a clause for emphasis.

Examples

• The new regulation mandatorily requires all employees to complete safety training.
• Helmets must be worn mandatorily on this construction site.
• The court ruled that the company must mandatorily recall the defective products.

Advanced Usage

• "Mandatorily imposed": Refers to a requirement or penalty that is officially and compulsorily applied.
  • Fines were mandatorily imposed for violations of the ordinance.
• "Mandatorily subject to": Indicates something is unavoidably under the authority or condition of something else.
  • All imported goods are mandatorily subject to inspection.

Variants and Related Words

• Mandatory (adjective): Required by law or rule; compulsory.
  • Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
• Mandate (noun): An official order or commission to do something.
  • The government received a mandate to reform the healthcare system.
• Mandate (verb): To require or order something.
  • The law mandates a minimum wage.

Synonyms

• Compulsorily: In a way that must be done; required by a rule or law.
• Obligatorily: As a duty or obligation; necessarily.
• Requiremently: (Less common) As a necessary condition.

Antonyms

• Voluntarily: Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
• Optionally: Available to be chosen but not obligatory.
• Discretionarily: Based on individual judgment or choice.

Related Phrases

• By mandate: According to an official command or authorization.
  • The policy was enacted by mandate of the board.
• Under a mandate: Being subject to an official order.
  • The agency operates under a mandate to protect consumers.

Adverb

1. in a manner that cannot be evaded
   • the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied.