Legal Requirements

noun something that is necessary or essential

adjective necessary or essential

• It is important to take the needful steps to ensure the project is completed on time.
• Just do what's needful and everything will be fine.
• Don't worry, I'll handle the needful and get it sorted.
• Sometimes, we must do the needful to move forward in life.

noun an agency of the United States government that maintains information on men who are available for military service in case of a national emergency

• The selective service system requires all male U.S. citizens to register when they turn 18.
• Hey, did you remember to sign up for selective service when you turned 18?
• I totally forgot about that selective service thing, oops!
• Signing up for selective service is like a rite of passage for young men in the United States.