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OBLIGATORILY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a manner that cannot be evaded
Example:
the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied.
Synonyms:
compulsorily; mandatorily; obligatorily
Classified under:
Pertainym:
obligatory (morally or legally constraining or binding)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Example:
this rule applies obligatorily
Classified under:
Antonym:
optionally (in an optional manner)
Pertainym:
obligatory (morally or legally constraining or binding)