Nonobligatory (Adjective)
Meaning
Not required by rule or law.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The nonobligatory seminar was attended by a small group of interested students.
- The nonobligatory nature of the project allowed students to work on whatever topic they chose.
- In this case, jury duty is not a nonobligatory civic responsibility as citizens are required to participate by law.
- Attending the employee appreciation event is nonobligatory but highly encouraged.
- The new taskforce participation requirement is causing controversy as officials claim attendance should be nonobligatory.