Online Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

compulsory (adj): If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law:
Swimming was compulsory at my school.
The law made wearing seat belts in cars compulsory.

mandatory (adj): Something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law:
The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers.
Athletes must undergo a mandatory drugs test before competing in the championship.
In 1991, the British government made it mandatory to wear rear seat belts in cars.

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