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Synonyms for optional

voluntary

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voluntary
open
discretionary
possible
extra
elective
up to the individual
noncompulsory

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Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for optional

not compulsory or automatic

Synonyms

Antonyms for optional

possible but not necessary

Antonyms

obligatory

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The committee recommends that the State party revise its Penal Code in line with article 4(2) of the Optional Protocol, with a view to extending its extraterritorial jurisdiction over the offences under the Optional Protocol to habitual residents in its territory.

UN concerned over sexual exploitation of children in Sri Lanka

40-49[degrees] F: long-sleeved shirt, shorts or light running tights, gloves (optional), headband to cover ears (optional)

Quick Clothing Guide for COLD WEATHER RUNNING

GWU is one of more than 1,000 colleges and universities that have made SAT and ACT scores optional while deciding whom to admit into their institutions.

"Test Optional" May Increase Diversity

It also includes an optional handle for easy transport.

HP announces new enhancements to its HP Mini 210 and 5103 notebook PCs

Poolman said the optional federal charter "is one of the biggest red herrings ever.

Hubrid insecurities: the actions of an agency under the National Association of Insurance Commissioners caused financial repercussions in a corner of the investment market. While regulators have offered a short-term solution, industry leaders are calling for additional changes

Optional features: Drum pumps, diaphragm pumps, auto-fill valves, air dryer, magnetic couplings for feed pumps and/or metering pumps, mixhead boom, tube-and-shell (vs.

RIM machinery systems

Pre-Conference Optional Vendor Sessions: Sunday, January 8

AICPA conferences

An optional panoramic sunroof, which measures in at nearly 5-ft., provides nearly an open-air driving experience.

Mercedes R-Class seems familiar

After this Gen 1 effort, the second generation (Gen 2) effort defined a whole series of optional features to enhance and improve the first SATA specification.

What is SATA II? How is it different from SATA "one"? Should I care if my system supports SATA II?

Proponents of the Bill C-20 say the new legislation will be optional for First Nations to buy into or not, but opponents have worried that it will be forced upon them and that it would in turn force taxation on their communities.

Only parts of the bill are optional

The ACT will add an optional Writing section, which many selective public and private IHEs will make mandatory.

Standardized testing: help or hindrance? What you need to know about changes to college admissions testing

Weighing as light as five pounds, the Tecra M2 features impressive battery life--up to 11.5 hours(a) (with optional extended batteries)--in an easy to carry form factor that delivers seamless wireless connectivity options (IEEE 802.11b, g optional a/g, Bluetooth) so users can stay in touch, work faster and get more done.

Toshiba delivers performance packed wireless notebook PC with double-digit battery life to mobile businesses

The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women is a 21-article document adopted by the General Assembly on October 6, 1999.

Call for the ratification of the Optional Protocol. (Cover Story: Reproductive Health)

Standard valves MNPT inlet X FNPT outlet with optional female thread, socket weld, welding nipple and sanitary connections available.

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