Compulsory (adjective)

  1. That must be done; required.
  2. Obligatory; mandatory.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from latin compulsus, past participle of compellere "compel", from com- "together" + pellere "drive".

Examples:

  1. Compulsory military service.
  2. Compulsory attendance at school.
  3. Compulsory voting laws.
  4. Compulsory retirement savings plans.
  5. Compulsory helmet laws.
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