mandate
//ˈmæn.deɪt//
Noun
mandateSingular
mandatesPlural
1
An official order or commission to do something; an authoritative command.
The government issued a mandate requiring all citizens to wear masks.
2
The authority granted by a constituency to act as its representative, especially in government.
The newly elected president received a strong mandate from the voters to reform the healthcare system.
Synonym
Verb
mandateInfinitive
mandatePresent tense
mandatedPast tense
mandatedPast participle
mandatingPresent participle
mandatesThird-person singular
1
To authorize or require something by law or official order.
The government mandated the use of seatbelts in all vehicles.
2
To assign authority or a task to someone officially.
The board mandated her to lead the new project.