What does "mandatorily" mean?

In a mandatory manner; not optionally; required.

Mandatorily

Q: What is a synonym for "mandatorily"?

Common synonyms include: compulsorily, compulsorily, nonoptionally, nonoptionally, obligately, obligatorily.

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Definitions

Adverb

1
In a mandatory manner; not optionally; required. not-comparable

Adverb

1
in a manner that cannot be evaded wordnet

Synonyms

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compulsorily compulsorily nonoptionally nonoptionally obligately obligatorily

Antonyms

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facultatively optionally

Example

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"Could we aspire to a more peaceful world if everyone had their whole lives mandatorily recorded by the government? Would it deter criminals and eliminate crime? Would we at last be able to walk at night anywhere without fear?"

Etymology

From mandatory + -ly.

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