Majburiy

Majburiy is an adjective used in several Turkic languages, most notably Uzbek and Azerbaijani, to indicate that something is required by law, policy, or rules; in essence, it means mandatory or compulsory. The term derives from a root meaning forced or obliged, with the suffix -iy forming an adjective. Related nouns include majburiyat, which means obligation or duty.

In usage, majburiy appears in legal and administrative contexts to signal non‑optional requirements. Examples include majburiy ta'lim (compulsory education) and majburiy xizmat (mandatory service) in certain state programs. The expression helps distinguish between duties that must be fulfilled and those that are voluntary, which is often expressed with a word meaning voluntary, such as ixtiyoriy in Uzbek.

In Azerbaijani, similar concepts are expressed with words like məcburi or məcburiyyət (obligation), reflecting shared roots with Uzbek. While the exact form and common collocations can vary by language and country, the core meaning remains consistent: majburiy denotes something legally or policy-wise obligatory rather than optional.

See also: majburiyat (obligation), talabl (requirements), ixtiyoriy (voluntary), regulatory compliance. The term is commonly found in government documents, educational regulations, and public discussions about rights and duties.