Obligatorily Definition & Meaning

obligatorily
adverb
  1. in an obligatory manner; "this rule applies obligatorily"
  2. in a manner that cannot be evaded; "the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied."

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