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Mandatory

/mˈændəˌtɔri/
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(adj) obligatory; required or commanded by authority.

Age discrimination is illegal and retirement is mandatory in only a few occupations.
A cooking course should be mandatory in schools.
CEFR Practice Quiz
It is ____ for all students to wear their uniforms during the school day to maintain a professional look.

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