Compulsory, Mandatory, Obligatory, Peremptory, Prescribe
These words refer to the same meaning that is "must be done", but they have some differences in their usages. Let's see the difference between them one by one.
Compulsory
Compulsory is something that must be done because of law or a rule. If something is compulsory, you must do it or accept it, because of law or someone in authority says.
- It is compulsory for all motorcyclist to wear helmets.
- It is compulsory for every youth to join army.
Mandatory
It means required by a law or rule.
If something is mandatory, people have to do it, because it is a rule or a law.
- Tomorrow meeting is mandatory for all officers.
Obligatory
It means required by duty, morality, tradition or practice.
If something is obligatory, you must do it because of your duty, rule, morality, or a law. In many homes, saying please, sorry, thank you is obligatory.
- It is obligatory to bow toward elders in our tradition.
- It is obligatory for all employees to wear black coat and white shirt.
Peremptory
Peremptory is used especially of somebody's manner or behaviour. It is used to describe an order, command, etc. that you must obey without any questions or excuses.
- My wife peremptory tone angered me.
Prescribe
Prescribe means to make something an official rule, or make orders or give direction for something to be done. A doctor prescribes medicine or treatment for you. Nowadays the word is used mainly in medical case.
- Doctor prescribed vitamins and sugar pills for me.
What is the difference between compulsory, mandatory, obligatory, peremptory, prescribe ?
Compulsory is required by law or rules. When something is compulsory, it must be done, often with no choice. It is used mostly in school or college.
Mandatory implies officially required, often by authority. The word is stronger than compulsory.
It is used mostly in office work.
Obligatory is required by duty, morality, or custom less legally binding. It can imply social pressure.
Saying thanks is obligatory in some families.
Peremptory implies immediate obedience. The word is fit in dectatorial power. A dictator gives peremptory order.
The king gave a peremptory order to kill all servants.
Prescribe is a set as a rule or guideline , often use in medical or legal context. A doctor prescribes medicines and set of rules:- when to eat, when to sleep, etc.
In a nutshell
Force Context
Compulsory Use in legal or school rules Neutral
Mandatory Strict authority Strong
Obligatory Moral or social duty Polite
Peremptory Immediate and no refusal Harsh
Prescribe Formal guidelines Technical
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