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mandatory

[man-duh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈmæn dəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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Mandatory convertible preferred stock “is effectively yield-enhanced common stock,” says Michael Youngworth, head of global convertibles research at BofA Securities.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The 13-month rule is part of the Mandatory Reimbursement Requirement introduced by the Payment Systems Regulator in October 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Mandatory spending commitments severely constrain policymakers’ ability to respond to fiscal challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Mandatory insurance costs make up about 45% of the average Uber fare in Los Angeles County, versus 10% or less in most places in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Government property in Alsace-Lorraine, in territory ceded to Belgium, and in Germany's former colonies transferred to a Mandatory, is to be forfeited without credit given.

From The Economic Consequences of the Peace by Keynes, John Maynard




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