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mandate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmændeɪt/

Forms: mandates, mandated

mandate means: An official order or permission to carry out a particular task.

noun

OFFICIAL ORDERC1

An official order or permission to carry out a particular task.

  • The court issued a mandate.
  • The agency has a mandate to investigate complaints.
  • They acted under a legal mandate from the government.

How to use it: mandate to do something (The agency has a mandate to protect public health.); mandate from someone/something (The team acted on a mandate from the council.)

Similar words: order, directive, authorization

Common phrases: an official mandate, a legal mandate, issue a mandate

verb

MAKE REQUIREDC1

To officially require something to be done.

  • The law mandates regular safety checks.
  • The school mandated training for all teachers.
  • Does the policy mandate that visitors wear badges?

How to use it: mandate that… (The policy mandates that all staff receive safety training.)

Similar words: require, order

Common phrases: mandate training, mandate testing

Questions about mandate

What does mandate mean?

An official order or permission to carry out a particular task.

What is mandate in other languages?

Türkçe: yetki · Español: mandato · Français: mandat · Deutsch: Auftrag · Italiano: mandato · 日本語: 命令

How do you pronounce mandate?

It is pronounced /ˈmændeɪt/.

How do you use mandate in a sentence?

The court issued a mandate. The agency has a mandate to investigate complaints.

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