Compulsory
(adjective)
- That must be done; required.
- Obligatory; mandatory.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from latin compulsus, past participle of compellere "compel", from com- "together" + pellere "drive".
Examples:
- Compulsory military service.
- Compulsory attendance at school.
- Compulsory voting laws.
- Compulsory retirement savings plans.
- Compulsory helmet laws.