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Sense: Verb: mandatory

Synonyms:

mandatory , necessary , obligatory, required, compulsory , required by law, non-negotiable, binding , legally binding, nonelective, decretory (formal)

Sense: Verb: essential

Synonyms:

essential , necessary , crucial , critical , required, indispensable , vital , integral , must-have

Sense: Verb: urgent

Synonyms:

urgent , pressing , burning , dire , acute , critical , compelling , unavoidable

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