obligatory

🇺🇸 /əˈblɪɡətɔːri/ 🇬🇧 /əˈblɪɡətri/
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adjective
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required by law or rule

Wearing a helmet is obligatory for all cyclists.

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expected or usual

The obligatory family photo was taken after dinner.

translation

adj. required by law or rule; expected or usual