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Definition obligatory in American English

obligatory adjective

adjective
/əˈblɪɡəˌtɔri/
1

something that is obligatory must be done in order to obey a law or rule

Example

It is obligatory for members to be insured.

Synonyms and related words
necessary essential vital
2

used for describing something that happens or is done so often that people expect it

Example

Indian movies with their obligatory song and dance routines

Synonyms and related words
typical traditional usual
Definition obligatory in American English