Difference between Statutory and Mandatory

Statutory

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute.

Mandatory

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Obligatory; required or commanded by authority.Of, or relating to a mandate.

Example sentence: Mandatory minimum sentencing has disproportionately affected blacks, Hispanics and others who often don't have the financial means to fight back.