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not required

ADJECTIVE

facultative

Synonyms

WEAK

discretional discretionary elective noncompulsory nonobligatory volitional voluntary

ADJECTIVE

optional

Synonyms

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alternative arbitrary discretional discretionary elective extra facultative free no strings attached noncompulsory nonobligatory open unforced unrestricted up to the individual volitional voluntary

Antonyms

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compulsory forced required

ADJECTIVE

uncalled-for

Synonyms

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accidental avoidable fortuitous futile inappropriate inessential needless nonessential optional unessential uninvited unneeded unrequired unwanted unwarranted unwelcome useless

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People are not required to leave the United States,” said Adriel Orozco, senior policy counsel at the American Immigration Council.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Mercer is not required to list each of the dozens of companies in these funds, but does publish the 10 biggest holdings.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

She said NS&I wanted her to provide a grant of probate, a type of legal document, even though her solicitor said this was not required.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“In any other situation, however, school officials should be polite and extend common courtesy, but should not assist with or permit enforcement activities on school grounds not required by lawful order.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But the universe is not required to be in perfect harmony with human ambition.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

not required

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