mandatory

Definition

  • n. the recipient of a mandate
  • n. a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
  • adj. required by rule

Word forms

Plural
mandatories

Example sentences

  1. a.

    Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory for all passengers in the car.

  2. n.

    The mandatory assigned to oversee the project made sure everything was on track.