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Mandatory
Beyond Laws![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Mandatory isn't used only for laws but for rules in organizations, schools, or clubs. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/4lNbbs5zWUwFqJldIHyi8HK1f7c.webp)
Safety Related![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Mandatory' is often used in safety contexts to mean 'necessary for safety'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/JkWmbdY9xDms0I9xDilcVSvuPCc.webp)
Not Optional![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
When something is mandatory, you cannot choose whether to follow it or not. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/tlibSrldOzRRYwjCB50Jz8xszY.webp)