Word: Mandates
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, regarded as given by the electorate to a party or candidate that wins an election.
Example sentences: "He called an election to seek a mandate for his policies"
Verb
Definitions:
1. Give (someone) authority to act in a certain way.
Example sentences: "The rightful king was mandated and sanctioned by God"
2. (of territory) be assigned to (another power) 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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Mandates in Other Languages...
Spanish: Mandato
German: Mandat
French: Mandat
Italian: Mandato
Turkish: Yetki
