1
: required by a law or rule
compulsory [=mandatory] education/retirement
2
: having the power of forcing someone to do something
a compulsory law
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“Compulsory.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/compulsory. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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