# mandatory

/ˈmændəˌtɔɹi/ (US) · /mˈændətəɹˌi/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mandatory
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 3. disc golf obstacle

noun · CEFR C2 · Technical

a specific line or object that a player must throw their disc past in the game of disc golf.

For teachers: a designated object or line that a disc must pass on a specific side to be considered a legal throw.

- The player missed the mandatory on the left and had to take a penalty stroke.
- The course designer placed a mandatory on the large oak tree to prevent players from throwing over the adjacent walking path for safety reasons.

## Examples

- Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory in most countries.
- The company made the safety training mandatory for all new employees to ensure compliance with insurance regulations.
- While the initial proposal suggested voluntary participation, the committee eventually rendered the vaccinations mandatory to safeguard the health of the broader student population.

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