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it mandatory that
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "it mandatory that" is not correct in English.
Did you mean "it is mandatory that"? You can use this phrase when stating that something is required or obligatory in a formal context. Example: "It is mandatory that all employees attend the safety training session next week."
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Exact Expressions
35 human-written examples
"Synagogues are free to charge, but to make it mandatory — that's not the way we do it," he said.
News & Media
The congressional compromise would make it mandatory that the Pentagon completes its review on that timetable.
News & Media
Kuwait has detained 90 people in connection with the bombing, closed a charity for alleged militant ties in raising funds for Syrians and its parliament passed a law making it mandatory that authorities keep a record of all residents' DNA.
News & Media
Make it mandatory that dietary supplement manufacturers register their products with the FDA.
Academia
"And make it mandatory that all their investments go in a blind trust.
News & Media
University requirements and government regulations make it mandatory that overtime hours worked by non-exempt employees be recorded and compensated.
Academia
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
25 human-written examples
It is mandatory that it is a digital camera.
Wiki
"Would it help you if we clarified the law to make it clear that it was mandatory that those local communities cooperate with you?" Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C). asked her.
News & Media
Yesterday, during my testimony before the House of Representatives Committeee on Oversight and Government Reform, I was asked whether it would help if Congress clarified the law to make it clear that it was mandatory that local jurisdictions cooperate with ICE.
News & Media
"Congress would make it mandatory... that every five years, people in Medicare have a required counseling session that will tell them how to end their life sooner, how to decline nutrition, how to decline being hydrated, how to go into hospice care... all to do what's in society's best interest... and cut your life short".
News & Media
Stalin ordered the capture of Narva at all costs no later than 17 February: :"It is mandatory that our forces seize Narva no later than 17 February 1944.
Wiki
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "it is mandatory that", follow it with a clear and specific action or requirement. This will avoid ambiguity.
Common error
A common mistake is omitting the verb "is" before "mandatory", resulting in the ungrammatical phrase "it mandatory that". Always include "is" to ensure grammatical correctness.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "it mandatory that" is grammatically incorrect. It requires the inclusion of the verb 'is' to function as a complete clause expressing obligation. Ludwig AI indicates that the phrase is not correct.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "it mandatory that" is grammatically incorrect and requires the addition of the verb "is" to become "it is mandatory that". As Ludwig AI indicates, the original phrase is not recognized as correct English. The corrected phrase expresses a formal requirement or obligation and is typically used in contexts requiring clarity and precision, such as legal, academic, or official communications. If you aim to express obligation consider using alternatives like "it is required that", "it is essential that" or "it is obligatory that".
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
it is mandatory that
Adds the missing 'is' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
it is required that
Replaces "mandatory" with "required", maintaining a similar meaning.
it is essential that
Emphasizes the necessity of something using "essential" instead of "mandatory".
it is obligatory that
Uses "obligatory" to express a binding requirement.
it is imperative that
Highlights the urgency and importance with "imperative".
it is a must that
Uses a more informal expression to indicate a necessity.
it is crucial that
Stresses the critical nature of something using "crucial".
it is vital that
Emphasizes the importance using the word "vital".
it is compulsory that
Uses "compulsory" to indicate something is enforced or required.
it is a necessity that
Rephrases the requirement as a "necessity".
FAQs
What is the correct way to use the phrase "it mandatory that"?
The correct phrase is "it is mandatory that". The verb "is" must be included for the sentence to be grammatically sound.
What does "it is mandatory that" mean?
It means something is required or obligatory. It's used to express that a certain action or condition must be met.
What can I say instead of "it is mandatory that"?
You can use alternatives like "it is required that", "it is essential that", or "it is obligatory that".
Is there a difference between "it is mandatory that" and "it is necessary that"?
While both phrases indicate something is needed, "it is mandatory that" suggests a formal rule or requirement, while "it is necessary that" implies a need based on circumstances or goals.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested