mandate
/ˈmæn.deɪt/noun
A formal order or instruction issued by someone in authority.
Example sentences
- “The city issued a mandate requiring all new buildings to install solar panels.”
- “Under the new federal mandate, all employers must offer paid sick leave.”
In politics, winning an election is said to give a government a mandate for its policies.
Synonyms for mandate
- order
- directive
- decree
- instruction
- command
Related words
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