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mandatory

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


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Buschatzke called such large mandatory cuts a sobering possibility for Arizona.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The government says its recent cancer action plan in England will aim to bring in stricter rules for sunbed use, including mandatory ID checks to make sure under-18s aren't using them.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Fortunately, a majority of Washington voters chose to keep the program mandatory.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The changes included mandatory confidentiality provisions for personnel, medical and financial information.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Some states also initiated mandatory transfer rules, which took away any discretion from prosecutors and judges over whether a child should be kept in the juvenile system.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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