mandatory

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Eritrea is sometimes called Africa’s version of North Korea because of its mandatory conscription and lack of civil society.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It was the first time all seven members had performed together since they took a break to complete their mandatory military service in South Korea.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Fire officials requested mandatory evacuations for a large area north of Ramona Expressway and east of Lake Perris on Friday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Those amounts do not consider mandatory spending on Medicare and Medicaid.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A Pepette also had responsibility for making smaller posters, which went up in the school halls at the beginning of each week and were transferred to the gym for the mandatory Friday morning pep rally.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger