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Translate files Mandate
/ˈmæn.deɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
An official order or commission to do something.
The government issued a mandate requiring all citizens to wear masks in public places.
The authority granted by a constituent to act as its representative.
The president’s mandate from the electorate allowed him to implement significant reforms.
A command or instruction, often from a higher authority.
The school board's mandate was to improve educational standards across all schools in the district.
verb
To give someone the authority to act in a certain way or to carry out a specific task.
The committee was mandated to investigate the allegations of misconduct.
To make something mandatory; to impose a requirement.
The regulations mandate that all businesses must provide equal opportunities to all employees.
Etymology
From Latin 'mandatum', meaning 'something commanded, an order'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unfunded mandate
A mandate that requires action but does not provide funding.
mandate of heaven
A political theory in Chinese philosophy that justifies rule as being divinely ordained.
backed by mandate
Supported by an official order or authorization.
Related Words
command
An order given by someone in authority.
authority
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
policy
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization.
Slang Meanings
A strong recommendation or suggestion.
The trainer gave us a mandate to stick to our diets.
A requirement that feels like an imposition.
The new dress code felt more like a mandate than a suggestion.