OBLIGATORILY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does obligatorily mean? 

• OBLIGATORILY (adverb)
  The adverb OBLIGATORILY has 2 senses:

1. in an obligatory manner

2. in a manner that cannot be evaded

  Familiarity information: OBLIGATORILY used as an adverb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• OBLIGATORILY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an obligatory manner

Context example:

this rule applies obligatorily

Antonym:

optionally (in an optional manner)

Pertainym:

obligatory (morally or legally constraining or binding)

Sense 2

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:

obligatory (morally or legally constraining or binding)