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mandate

noun, verb

/ˈmæn.deɪt/

Meaning

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.

carry out a mandate

order, directive, command, decree, instruction

request, suggestion, option

government mandate, official mandate, mandate authority, mandate power

Written or spoken communication or debate.

a heavy object used to hold a ship in place; also to secure firmly

to ask for something forcefully; the need or desire for goods or services

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

expressing future tense or intention; a legal document

fine, dry particles of matter or to clean by removing such particles