Meaning & Definition of Mandate in English

1. A document giving an official instruction or command

2. A territory surrendered by turkey or germany after world war i and put under the tutelage of some other european power until they are able to stand by themselves

3. The commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory

1. Assign under a mandate

• "Mandate a colony"

2. Make mandatory

• "The new director of the school board mandated regular tests"

3. Assign authority to