1. (

• mandatary ,
• mandatory

) the recipient of a mandate ;

2. (

• mandate ,
• mandatory

) 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 ;

1. (

• compulsory ,
• mandatory ,
• required

) required by rule; "in most schools physical education is compulsory"; "attendance is mandatory"; "required reading" ;