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obligatory
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As an adjective, obligatory means imposing obligation, legally, morally, or otherwise.
Meanings of obligatory
3 meaningsadjective
Imposing obligation, legally, morally, or otherwise; binding; mandatory.
“an obligatory promise”
Requiring a matter or obligation.
Required by obligation or compulsion or convention
“he made all the obligatory apologies”
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