According to Guinness World Records, the largest collection of coffee pots belongs to Robert Dahl (Germany) and consists of 27,390 coffee pots as of 2 November 2012, in Rövershagen, Germany.
OBLIGATORILY
compulsorily, obligatorily, mandatorily
(adverb) in a manner that cannot be evaded; “the ministry considers that contributions to such a fund should be met from voluntary donations rather than from rates compulsorily levied.”
obligatorily
(adverb) in an obligatory manner; “this rule applies obligatorily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
obligatorily (comparative more obligatorily, superlative most obligatorily)
In an obligatory manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Ob"li*ga*to*ri*ly, adv.
Definition: In an obligatory manner; by reason of obligation. Foxe.
OBLIGATORY
Ob"li*ga*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. obligatorius: cf.F. obligatoire.]
Definition: Binding in law or conscience; imposing duty or obligation; requiring performance or forbearance of some act; -- often followed by on or upon; as, obedience is obligatory on a soldier. As long as the law is obligatory, so long our obedience is due. Jer. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SET
(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”
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