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obligatory

Definition of obligatory

Etymology

    From Latin obligare obligate, from ob- to + ligare to bind, from PIE *leig- to bind.

Pronunciation

  • /α'bligətəri, -tri/,

Adjective

obligatory (comparative more obligatory, superlative most obligatory)

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

Antonyms

  • optional

Related terms

  • obligate
  • obligated
  • obligation
  • obligational
  • obligato
  • obligatorily
  • oblige
  • obligee
  • obliger
  • obliging
  • obligingly
  • obligingness
  • obligor

References:

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