Mandatory and Ruling

Mandatory

Mandatory adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.

Ruling and mandatory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruling" instead an adjective "Mandatory".

Nearby Words: mandate, mandated, mandatary, mandating

Ruling

Ruling adjective - Held by or applicable to a majority of the people.

Mandatory and ruling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mandatory" instead an adjective "Ruling".

Nearby Words: rule, ruler, ruled
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