OBLIGATORY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word obligatory. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word obligatory. (close relations)

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	mandatory				adjectiveadj
	noun • the recipient of a mandate • a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves adjective satellite • required by rule
	binding				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • the capacity to attract and hold something • strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration • the act of applying a bandage • one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book adjective satellite • executed with proper legal authority
	compulsory				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • required by rule
	essential				adjectiveadj
	adjective • basic and fundamental • being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc • defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established noun • anything indispensable adjective satellite • absolutely necessary; vitally necessary • of the greatest importance
	imperative				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • requiring attention or action • relating to verbs in the imperative mood noun • a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior • some duty that is essential and urgent • a verb in the imperative mood.
	necessary				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective • absolutely essential noun • anything indispensable adjective satellite • unavoidably determined by prior circumstances
	required				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • necessary for relief or supply • required by rule
	requisite				adjectiveadj
	noun • anything indispensable adjective satellite • necessary for relief or supply
	bounden				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • morally obligatory

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