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COMPULSORILY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does compulsorily mean?
• COMPULSORILY (adverb)
The adverb COMPULSORILY has 1 sense:
1. in a manner that cannot be evaded
Familiarity information: COMPULSORILY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a manner that cannot be evaded
Synonyms:
compulsorily; mandatorily; obligatorily
Context example:
the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied.
Pertainym:
compulsory (required by rule)
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