a. [ L. obligatorius: cf. F. obligatoire. ] Binding in law or conscience; imposing duty or obligation; requiring performance or forbearance of some act; -- often followed by on or upon; as, obedience is obligatory on a soldier. [ 1913 Webster ]
As long as the law is obligatory, so long our obedience is due. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adv) in a manner that cannot be evaded, Syn.obligatorily, mandatorily, Example: the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied.
[yì, ㄧˋ, 役] forced labor; corvée; obligatory task; military service; to use as servant; to enserf; a servant (in former times); a war; a campaign; a battle #10,504[Add to Longdo]
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