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compulsory

compulsory

Meaning of compulsory

English

required by law or rules

Deutsch

gesetzlich oder durch Vorschriften vorgeschrieben

compulsory

Pronunciation

British English
/kəmˈpʌlsəri/
American English
/kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory with German translation

compulsory usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The course is compulsory.

Der Kurs ist verpflichtend.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Attendance is compulsory.

Die Teilnahme ist verpflichtend.

compulsory synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between compulsory, binding, and statutory

Advanced: broader words

B
🇬🇧English
binding

legally enforceable, as a contract

B2often

ENThe arbitration decision is binding on both parties.

S
🇬🇧English
statutory

fixed by law

B2often

ENEmployers must comply with statutory minimum wage rules.

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What does compulsory mean?

required by law or rules

How do you pronounce compulsory?

compulsory is pronounced [kəmˈpʌlsəri].

How is compulsory used in a sentence?

Der Kurs ist verpflichtend. Translation: The course is compulsory.

Is compulsory part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, compulsory can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is compulsory part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, compulsory can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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