Word: Mandate
How to pronounce: ˈmændeɪt
Noun
Definitions:
1. An official order or commission to do something.
Example sentences: "A mandate to seek the release of political prisoners"
2. The authority to carry out a policy or course of action, regarded as given by the electorate to a candidate or party that is victorious in an election.
Example sentences: "A sick leader living beyond his mandate"
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Give (someone) authority to act in a certain way.
Example sentences: "Other colleges have mandated coed fraternities"
2. Assign (territory) under a mandate of the League of Nations.
Synonyms:
credential
terms of reference
authority
empowerment
delegation
order
decree
commission
authorisation
authorization
dictate
direct
call
Derivations:
mandated
mandating
mandatory
mandatary
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Mandate in Other Languages...
Spanish: Mandato
German: Mandat
French: Mandat
Italian: Mandato
Turkish: Yetki
