mandate
/ˈmændeɪt/
verb
- To officially require or order something to be done.
- The company mandates annual safety training for every employee.
- Federal law mandates that children receive certain vaccinations before starting school.
- The new regulations mandate that all buildings install fire alarms.
- To give someone the authority to act in a particular way.
- The constitution mandates the president to appoint cabinet members.
- The treaty mandates each country to reduce carbon emissions.
- The committee was mandated to investigate the cause of the accident.
noun
- An official order or command to do something.
- The new law gave the agency a clear mandate to protect endangered species.
- The government issued a mandate requiring all citizens to wear seat belts.
- The school board received a mandate to improve test scores within two years.
- The authority given to a government or leader by the people through an election.
- The party interpreted the vote as a mandate for economic reform.
- With a clear mandate from the voters, the mayor began implementing new policies.
- The president claimed a strong mandate after winning the election by a large margin.