Mandatory (Noun)
Meaning 1
A territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
The recipient of a mandate.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The elected official became the mandatory of the people's trust.
- As mandatory of the investors, the executive was expected to maximize profits.
- She was chosen as mandatory to receive the honor on behalf of the absent awardee.
- The university named him mandatory to receive the grant funding for the research project.
- As mandatory of the community, the local leader was entrusted with managing the charity funds.