NONVOLUNTARY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

nonvoluntary

adjective

Definition of nonvoluntary

as in compulsory

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Adjective

Voting is optional in New Zealand but enrollment for those eligible and living in the country is compulsory, with failure to do so punishable by a fine of 100 New Zealand dollars ($59).

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of compulsory

Adjective

The Reno Gazette Journal reported around 90,000 residents have been issued mandatory evacuation orders, and at least six people have been injured, including three first responders.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026
At zero containment and growing, mandatory evacuation orders include neighborhoods of northwest Reno.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of mandatory

Adjective

During his obligatory television interview at the end of the first half of Saturday’s preseason game against the Rams at Arrowhead Stadium, Chiefs coach Andy Reid expressed his frustration.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
While several countries have tried opt-out systems, France is hoping more muscular obligatory opt-in rules will be more effective.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 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

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