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obligatory

/əˈblɪɡ.ə.t(ə)ɹi/ adjective

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Latin root: obligatōrius Wiktionary

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  1. Imposing obligation, legally, morally, or otherwise; binding; mandatory.
    an obligatory promise
  2. Requiring a matter or obligation.

Origin

From Middle English obligatorie, from Latin obligatōrius.

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Related Words: mandatorycompulsoryboundenrequiredprerequisitenecessaryindispensableimposedobligedmandated

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