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How to pronounce compulsory in English?

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Synonyms mandatory, required


in most schools physical education is compulsory.

Examples of compulsory

compulsory
A compulsory purchase order for the 2012 Olympics made it necessary to relocate.
From the bloomberg.com
They want to impose a compulsory national religion of pseudo-science upon on us.
From the washingtontimes.com
Simon Collins reports on ways compulsory retirement saving could be made fairer.
From the nzherald.co.nz
However, business leaders warned compulsory quotas would backfire against women.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
Compulsory Purchase Orders should be used more often to encourage redevelopment.
From the independent.co.uk
The state legislature passed a bill that would make health insurance compulsory.
From the economist.com
No compulsory obligation to carry on you documents showing proof of nationality.
From the economist.com
The RSPCA has said it wants to see the measure made compulsory in all abattoirs.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
Many are sorted out before hearings through mediation or compulsory conferences.
From the couriermail.com.au
More examples
  • Required by rule; "in most schools physical education is compulsory"; "attendance is mandatory"; "required reading"
  • (compulsorily) in a manner that cannot be evaded; "the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied."
  • (Compulsories) predesigned routines which contain specific movements required of all gymnasts.
  • (compulsories) A set of 7 basic exercises each vaulter must be able to perform: Mount, basic seat, flag, mill, scissors, stand, flank.
  • A type of plan in which the Plan Sponsor pays the full cost of the premium and has agreed to enroll all eligible members.
  • Pre-designed routine that contain specific skills / moves required of the trampolinist. Also known as "Set".
  • Sterilization programs are government policies which attempt to force people to undergo surgical sterilization.
  • Required by legal process or by law.
  • Necessary, required, must do.