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Synonyms for Mandatory (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (the recipient of a mandate):
mandatary

WordNet sense 2 (a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves):
mandate

WordNet sense 3 (required by rule):
compulsory, required

WordNet sense 4 (morally or legally constraining or binding):
obligatory


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