Answered on : 2024-01-24
"Mandatory" refers to something that is authoritatively ordered, obligatory, or compulsory. It is a result of a mandate, often in the form of a law, rule, or regulation [1][4]. Examples include mandatory reporting or actions that permit no option and are not to be disregarded or modified [3]. In everyday language, it describes tasks or requirements that must be fulfilled, typically due to legal or authoritative directives. Synonyms for mandatory include binding, compulsory, and imperative [7].