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mandatory

man·da·to·ry [ mándə tàwree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. compulsory: needing to be done, followed, or complied with, usually because of an official requirement

2. with power of mandate: resembling or having the power of a mandate

3. authorized to administer territory: having a mandate to administer a region or territory



noun  (plural man·da·to·ries)
Definition:
 
politics 
Another spelling of  mandatary



man·da·to·ri·ly adverb
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