mandatedsubject
nounUK /ˈmæn.deɪ.tɪd ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/
US /ˈmæn.deɪ.t̬ɪd ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/
A mandated subject is a topic that someone in charge says everyone must learn or talk about.
Math is a mandated subject in every elementary school.
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2. A topic that a law or rule says must be discussed in a meeting.
Safety training was a mandated subject at the company meeting.
3. A school class that students are not allowed to skip.
Health class became a mandated subject for all ninth graders.
4. Something a boss or leader orders people to focus on.
Customer service was the mandated subject of the weekly team talk.