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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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What does obligatorily mean?
in an obligatory manner; "this rule applies obligatorily" 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."
What part of speech is obligatorily?
Obligatorily is an adverb.
How many definitions does obligatorily have?
Obligatorily has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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