obligatory Synonyms
Strongest:
- optional
- elective
- optional
- unnecessary
- voluntary
- unnecessary
- discretionary
- elective
- voluntary
- discretionary
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obligatory Meaning
obligatory (a)
morally or legally constraining or binding
obligatory (s)
required by obligation or compulsion or convention
obligatory (a.)
Binding in law or conscience; imposing duty or obligation; requiring performance or forbearance of some act; -- often followed by on or upon; as, obedience is obligatory on a soldier.
obligatory Sentence Examples
- It is obligatory for all employees to adhere to the company's dress code.
- Wearing a face mask is obligatory in public places to prevent the spread of infection.
- Paying taxes is an obligatory civic duty for all citizens.
- Students are obligated to complete all their assignments on time.
- Military personnel are obligated to follow the orders of their superiors.
- It is obligatory for drivers to obey traffic laws and regulations.
- Wearing a hard hat is obligatory on construction sites for safety reasons.
- Parents are obligated to provide for their children's well-being.
- Members of society are obligated to respect the rights and beliefs of others.
- It is obligatory for doctors to maintain patient confidentiality.
FAQs About the word obligatory
morally or legally constraining or binding, required by obligation or compulsion or conventionBinding in law or conscience; imposing duty or obligation; requiri
compulsory, required, incumbent,mandatory, necessary,urgent, needed, imperative, involuntary, requisite
optional, elective, optional, unnecessary, voluntary, unnecessary, discretionary, elective, voluntary, discretionary
It is obligatory for all employees to adhere to the company's dress code.
Wearing a face mask is obligatory in public places to prevent the spread of infection.
Paying taxes is an obligatory civic duty for all citizens.
Students are obligated to complete all their assignments on time.
