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(P. 217) The way that I suggest we understand this statement is by accepting the term "super-mandatory" as meaning that it still makes sense for this type of law to be mandatory, after taking into account the foreign state connections that may be involved, and despite the parties 'choice.

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  1. adjective Required or commanded by authority; obligatory: Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
  2. adjective Of, having the nature of, or containing a mandate.
  3. adjective Holding a League of Nations mandate over a territory.
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  • This is the only mention of "mandatory" in conjunction with service, the only other use of the word mandatory is in regard to prohibited qualifying activities (religious ceremonies). —  Alex Jones' Prison Planet.com
  • Tiki Island and Bayou Vista officials will decide Thursday morning whether to call a mandatory evacuation. —  The Daily News - News
  • Since portability and speed are mandatory, the Dell laptop case is equipped with comfortable rubber over-molded top and side handles, an extendable handle, exterior mounted urethane wheels, and easy-to-open latches make it a snap to access laptops. —  ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Today's New Product News
  • The decision to make the evacuation mandatory was a very tough call to make, Thomas said. —  The Daily News - News
  • It†™ s intriguing to encounter completely non-mandatory, optional dialogue. —  GameSetWatch
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  1. from Late Latin mandatorius, of or belonging to a mandator, from mandator, one who commands: see mand, mandate.
 

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