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    compulsory

    US /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

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    UK /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

    B2
    adj.AdjectiveRequired by the rules; that you cannot avoid doing
    In America, it is compulsory to stop at a red light when driving

    Video subtitles

    BBC 6 Minute English August 13, 2015 - Compulsory Voting

    06:06BBC 6 Minute English August 13, 2015 - Compulsory Voting
    • whereas in some countries voting is compulsory,

      whereas in some countries voting is compulsory,

    • whereas in some countries voting is compulsory,

      whereas in some countries voting is compulsory,

    B1

    Could the UK introduce conscription? | BBC News

    05:49Could the UK introduce conscription? | BBC News
    • What about compulsory military service?

      What about compulsory military service?

    A2

    Positive and Negative Liberty: Who has more Freedom?

    05:58Positive and Negative Liberty: Who has more Freedom?
    • Frank thinks that is outrageous and wants freedom from compulsory education.

      Frank thinks that is outrageous and wants freedom from compulsory education.

    B1

    Can We Trust The DSM-5?

    10:54Can We Trust The DSM-5?
    • The OnSchoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

      The OnSchoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

    B2

    How Optical Illusions Work

    04:09How Optical Illusions Work
    • The Unschooler's Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

      The Unschooler's Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

    B1

    7 Common Things People with Trauma Do

    06:167 Common Things People with Trauma Do
    • Trauma can lead to compulsory behavior.

      Trauma can lead to compulsory behavior.

    B2

    From Mania to Depression: Living with Bipolar Disorder

    05:06From Mania to Depression: Living with Bipolar Disorder
    • The Unschoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

      The Unschoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

    B2

    Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on her legacy, China and the future | BBC News

    13:43Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on her legacy, China and the future | BBC News
    • Another major reform she's pushed through is a return to one year of compulsory military service.

      Another major reform she's pushed through is a return to one year of compulsory military service.

    • Another major reform she's pushed through is a return to one year of compulsory military service.

      Another major reform she's pushed through is a return to one year of compulsory military service.

    B1

    Davos Annual Meeting 2011 - The Future of Employment

    06:49Davos Annual Meeting 2011 - The Future of Employment
    • compulsory for all. We don't do it yet.

      compulsory for all. We don't do it yet.

    • We should make college education compulsory.

      We should make college education compulsory.

    A2

    Persuasive Speech - Why We Should Use Social Media Less

    06:22Persuasive Speech - Why We Should Use Social Media Less
    • And so I think it is compulsory that I share how social media not just affects us as college students or as people, but as a society.

      And so I think it is compulsory that I share how social media not just affects us as college students or as people, but as a society.

    • and so I think it is compulsory that I share how social media not just affects us as college students or as people, but

      and so I think it is compulsory that I share how social media not just affects us as college students or as people, but

    B1