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compulsory

adjective as in binding

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In February, Myanmar’s military regime, known as the junta, announced compulsory conscription, meaning all men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 would be forced to serve for up to two years.

From BBC

In a note to employees on Tuesday, the company's chairman Lord Rose said office attendance would also become compulsory for at least three days per week from January.

From BBC

Human rights activists have called on authorities in Iran to release a woman who was detained after removing her clothes at a university, in what they said was a protest against the compulsory hijab laws.

From BBC

Despite a vigorous effort of the House Intelligence Committee, investigators were eventually stymied by Trump’s refusal to cooperate with supposedly compulsory subpoenas.

From Slate

While being a handyman might be a desirable trait, it is not compulsory.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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