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Definition obligatory in British English

obligatory

adjective
/əˈblɪɡət(ə)ri/
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
necessaryvitalvital
2

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

Example

a holiday brochure with the obligatory sunshine and palm trees

Synonyms and related words
typicaltraditionalusualusual
Definition obligatory in British English