nonvoluntary

adjective

Definition of nonvoluntarynext
as in compulsory

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonvoluntary
  1. compulsory
  2. mandatory
  3. obligatory
  4. nonelective
Adjective
  • While vessel inspections are not compulsory, member states can request a secondary inspection of a vessel in line with specified criteria.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But compulsory citizen participation in self-governance has a long and distinguished history.
    — Susan Ostermann, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of compulsory
Adjective
  • If convicted of the state charges, Boelter could face mandatory life in prison without the possibility of parole.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The order explicitly states the program cannot be used to establish a mandatory federal licensing, permitting or preclearance requirement for the development or release of new AI models.
    — Luke Fountain,Megan Cassella, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of mandatory
Adjective
  • Add a cool summer slide and obligatory pair of black sunglasses for a chic finishing touch.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026
  • The mahr — the obligatory dowry the groom must pay under Islamic law — comes on top of that, as does the apartment, furniture, and expectation of ongoing household support.
    — Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of obligatory
Adjective
  • Sought after for elective and nonelective post-surgical recovery, Immortelle prides itself on a holistic approach to aftercare.
    — Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2023
  • Again, in the case of these nonelective matches, employees may be given the choice of whether to make the match on a pre-tax basis or on an after-tax Roth basis.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
Definition of nonelective
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“Nonvoluntary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonvoluntary. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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