Mandatory
/ˈmæn.də.tɔː.ri/noun
Required by law or rules; compulsory.
Did you know?The term 'mandatory' stems from the Latin 'mandare', which means 'to entrust' or 'to command', revealing the darker side of authority and control.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
mandare
“to entrust, to command, to give order”
Old French
Old French
mandatoire
“that which is commanded; an order”
14th Century
Middle English
mandatorie
“pertaining to a command or order”
Modern English
English
mandatory
“required by law or rules; compulsory”