 obligatorily |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] in an obligatory manner | |
| Examples: | "this rule applies obligatorily" |
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| Related terms: | optionally obligatory obligatory | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] in a manner that cannot be evaded | |
| Synonyms: | mandatorily compulsorily | |
| Examples: | "the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied." |
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| Related terms: | compulsory compulsory obligatory compulsory obligatory | |
| Similar spelling: |
obligatory obbligato obligational obligated obligation obligingly |
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