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compulsory

[/kəmˈpʌlsəri/]
adjective
obrigatório
1. required by law, rule, or force; mandatory
Attendance at the meeting is compulsory for all employees.
A presença na reunião é obrigatória para todos os funcionários.
2. involving or exercising compulsion or coercion
The government implemented compulsory education for children.
O governo implementou educação obrigatória para crianças.
Synonyms
mandatoryobligatoryrequirednecessaryforcedbinding
Antonyms
optionalvoluntarydiscretionaryelective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obrigatório
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
obrigatório
standard term used
Portugal
obrigatório
standard term used; also 'compulsório' in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

compulsory purchase order
compulsory licensing
compulsory military service
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