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That which is required or compulsory. Containing a command; preceptive; imperative; peremptory. A provision in a statute is mandatory when disobedience to it will make the act done under the statute absolutely void; if the provision is such that disregard of it will constitute an irregularity, but one not necessarily fatal, it Is said to be directory. So, the mandatory part of … [Read more...] about MANDATORY

A formal written declaration, promulgated by a prince, or by the executive authority of a state or nation, proclaiming its reasons and motives for declaring a war, or for any other important international action. … [Read more...] about MANIFESTO

A bastard. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MANSER

See injunction. … [Read more...] about MANDATORY INJUNCTION

To influence or control someone or something, usually in an unfair fashion. … [Read more...] about MANIPULATE