mandate

[US]/ˈmændeɪt/
[UK]/ˈmændeɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a command or authorization given by the people or an official
vt. to authorize or give control over

Phrases & Collocations

official mandate

legal mandate

government mandate

issue a mandate

Example Sentences

the British mandate in Palestine.

mandated desegregation of public schools.

The President had a clear mandate to end the war.

he called an election to seek a mandate for his policies.

the rightful king was mandated and sanctioned by God.

he procured his wife to sign the mandate for the joint account.

After protracted consideration the national government had decided to ask a mandate from the people.

Real-world Examples

The union says it's too soon to relax mask mandates.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2021 Collection

OK. What about lifting mask mandates in schools?

Source: NPR News February 2022 Compilation

I'm sorry. The dress code is mandated.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 5

Samaritan follows no mandate other than its own.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

The CDC says schools should keep mask mandates in place.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2021 Collection

The general election has given her a strong mandate.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation March 2023

The result gives Mr. Rutte a mandate to form a new coalition government.

Source: BBC Listening March 2021 Collection

Mitsotakis uses his mandate to replace foreign minister Nikos Dendias.

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

No, it is imperative that the next President of Afghanistan has a clear mandate.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2014

It gives him a mandate to form a new coalition government.

Source: BBC World Headlines

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