nonmandatory
- adjective
- /nɒnˈmændətɔri/
- Appendix F, entitled "Work Practices and Engineering Controls for Automotive Brake Repair Operations," is nonmandatory.
- nonmandatory appendix
Examples
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There were no copayments for these drugs in any of the states except California, where a $1 nonmandatory fee per prescription was charged.
Academic text (2006) -
The new edition also has a new nonmandatory Appendix I on vendor documentation requirements for new instruments.
Academic text (2009) -
The air quality guidelines and environmental health criteria of the World Health Organization continue to serve as useful yardsticks for national standards, even though they are nonmandatory "soft law."
Academic text (1990) -
The proposed rule, which is likely to be adopted in the new administration, would amend the nonmandatory Appendix F by mandating control measures.
Academic text (1994) -
Nonmandatory reporting of clinical data syndromic surveillance systems are based on ongoing monitoring of nonreportable, nondiagnostic data from existing information systems that can nonetheless provide information on trends in community health.
Academic text (2011) -
Several sections of Part SF Stainless Steel and Higher Alloy Product Contact Surface Finishes have been revised and augmented to reflect the addition of three new nonmandatory appendices.
Academic text (2009) -
The seminar on stress management is nonmandatory, so you can choose to attend if you want.
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Students are encouraged to participate in nonmandatory extracurricular activities to enhance their learning experience.
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She decided to take the nonmandatory course on digital marketing to gain additional skills.
Synonyms
Not required by law or rule
Antonyms
How Required
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nonmandatory is made of the first part non- meaning 'not' and the second part mandatory, the same base as mandate, which means an 'order' or something you must do. So nonmandatory simply means 'not required' or 'optional'.