Compulsive
Compulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
Mandatory and compulsive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mandatory" instead an adjective "Compulsive".
Mandatory
Mandatory adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.
Compulsive and mandatory are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Compulsive" with "Mandatory", this adjectives are similar.
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