imperative

IPA: ɪmpˈɛrʌtɪv

(uncountable, grammar) The grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the imperative form of a verb is the same as that of the bare infinitive.
(countable, grammar) A verb in imperative mood.
(countable) An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.

Examples of "imperative" in Sentences

The short-term imperative is to create jobs and grow the economy.
The long-term imperative is to slow and reverse the spiraling national debt.
"We have a long-term imperative to reconnect middle-class prosperity to the growing economy."
In traditional tragedy, these are prescriptives; the imperative is absolute -- must, not should.
If you are Christian, your moral imperative is to be Good in the face of Evil, to the point of martyrdom if need be.
"If you are Christian, your moral imperative is to be Good in the face of Evil, to the point of martyrdom if need be."
While relieving government debt should be a medium and long term priority, addressing consumer debt is a short-term imperative.
If that seems a fast-fading dream, the pressing imperative is whether to keep faith with a man warmly serenaded by Leeds supporters but barracked by his new public.