obligatory

/ɔ'bligətəri/

Thân thiện

Attendance at the safety briefing is obligatory for all new employees.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Required by obligation, compulsion, or convention: Something that is obligatory must be done because of a rule, law, duty, or social custom. It is not optional.
   • Morally or legally constraining or binding: Imposing a moral or legal duty that compels a particular action.

Usage

The word "obligatory" is used to describe actions, contributions, or conditions that are mandatory. It is a formal term often used in legal, academic, and official contexts. It can describe duties imposed by law, rules, or strong social expectations.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory for all passengers.
  • He made the obligatory speech at the opening ceremony.
  • Military service is obligatory in that country.
  • It is obligatory to submit the form by the deadline.

Advanced Usage

• "to be obligatory for/in": Used to specify the context or group for which something is mandatory.
  • A visa is obligatory for entry into the country.
  • Attendance is obligatory in all core classes.

Variants and Related Words

• Obligate (verb): To bind or compel someone, especially legally or morally.
  • The contract obligates the company to provide services.
• Obligation (noun): Something one is bound to do by duty, law, or promise.
  • She felt a strong moral obligation to help.

Synonyms

• Mandatory: Required by law or rule; compulsory.
• Compulsory: Enforced; required.
• Required: Officially demanded or necessary.
• Imperative: Of vital importance; crucial.

Antonyms

• Optional: Available to be chosen but not mandatory.
• Voluntary: Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

Related Phrases

• An obligatory part/component: A necessary and required element.
  • The safety briefing is an obligatory part of the training.
• An obligatory contribution: A mandatory payment or donation.
  • All members must make an obligatory contribution to the fund.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. required by obligation or compulsion or convention
   • he made all the obligatory apologies
2. morally or legally constraining or binding
   • attendance is obligatory
   • an obligatory contribution