compulsorily

Compulsorily is an adverb meaning in a manner that is required by law, regulation, or some form of compulsion, rather than by personal choice. It describes actions performed under obligation or force rather than voluntarily. The related adjective compulsory denotes the requirement itself, while compulsorily describes how something is imposed or carried out.

The term is common in formal and legal writing. In education policy, compulsory education requires attendance by law; students are compulsorily enrolled in schools. In public administration, land or assets may be acquired compulsorily by government action under powers such as eminent domain. In employment, healthcare, or policy contexts, individuals may be required to participate or comply compulsorily in certain programs.

Etymology and form: compulsorily derives from the adjective compulsory, which in turn comes from Latin roots related to compulsion and compellere, "to drive together" or "to force." The English suffix -ly forms the adverb.

Usage notes: Compulsorily is most at home in formal, legal, or policy discourse and may appear in descriptions of mandated procedures, enrollments, or acquisitions. It is distinct from voluntarily or optional, which denote lack of obligation.

See also: compulsory, compulsion, compel, compulsoriness.

Examples include: The government acquired the land compulsorily. Students are enrolled compulsorily under the new education act. The registry requires citizens to report details compulsorily in certain jurisdictions.