Is wearing a tallit katan all day obligatory or merely recommended?

Synopsis

There is no technical obligation to wear a four-cornered garment, but authorities recommend wearing a tallit katan all day to constantly remember the mitzvot. The level of recommendation varies.

Early Acharonim
Late Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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