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The death sentence is mandatory

🇬🇧 UK //ðə dɛθ ˈsɛntəns ɪz ˈmændətəri// 🇺🇸 US //ðə dɛθ ˈsɛntəns ɪz ˈmændətɔri//

Meaning of The death sentence is mandatory

The death penalty must be imposed by law.

In simple words: The death penalty must be given in certain cases.

The death sentence is mandatory in a sentence

• In some jurisdictions, the death sentence is mandatory for murder.
• The new law states that the death sentence is mandatory for treason.
• Lawyers argue that the death sentence is mandatory under certain conditions.
• Many believe that the death sentence is mandatory to deter crime.
• Debates continue about whether the death sentence is mandatory or not.

How to use The death sentence is mandatory

Used in legal contexts when discussing laws. Avoid informal settings or casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

subject + is + mandatory + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'mandate' — like a rule that must be followed.

Related words

Collocations with The death sentence is mandatory

• death sentence is mandatory
• mandatory penalties
• mandatory sentencing laws

Synonyms for The death sentence is mandatory

• compulsory
• obligatory
• required
• enforced

Opposites of The death sentence is mandatory

• discretionary
• optional

Common mistakes with The death sentence is mandatory

• Confusing 'mandatory' with 'optional'.
• 'The death sentence is mandatorily' is incorrect.
• Using 'mandatory' instead of 'mandatory for'.

Frequently asked questions about The death sentence is mandatory

What does The death sentence is mandatory mean?

The death penalty must be given in certain cases.

What is the definition of The death sentence is mandatory?

The death penalty must be imposed by law.

How do you use The death sentence is mandatory in a sentence?

In some jurisdictions, the death sentence is mandatory for murder.

Can you give another example of The death sentence is mandatory?

The new law states that the death sentence is mandatory for treason.

What are synonyms for The death sentence is mandatory?

Common alternatives include compulsory, obligatory, required, enforced.

What is the opposite of The death sentence is mandatory?

Opposite meanings include discretionary, optional.

What words go with The death sentence is mandatory?

It commonly pairs with death sentence is mandatory, mandatory penalties, mandatory sentencing laws.

What are common mistakes when using The death sentence is mandatory?

Confusing 'mandatory' with 'optional'. 'The death sentence is mandatorily' is incorrect. Using 'mandatory' instead of 'mandatory for'.

How do you pronounce The death sentence is mandatory?

US: //ðə dɛθ ˈsɛntəns ɪz ˈmændətɔri//, UK: //ðə dɛθ ˈsɛntəns ɪz ˈmændətəri//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is The death sentence is mandatory formal or informal?

"The death sentence is mandatory" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use The death sentence is mandatory?

Used in legal contexts when discussing laws. Avoid informal settings or casual conversations.