Mandate

Pronunciation: /ˈmænˌdeɪt/

Mandate (noun)

  1. an official command or instruction given by an authority.
  2. the authority given to a government or elected group to carry out policies.

Examples

  • The committee issued a mandate to improve safety standards.
  • A mandate was given to reduce pollution levels.

Common collocations: issue a mandate, follow a mandate, mandate compliance, strong mandate, clear mandate

Mandate (verb)

  1. to give someone the power or authority to do something.
  2. to make something necessary by law or rule.

Examples

  • The board mandated the manager to lead the project.
  • They mandated her to oversee the new initiative.

Synonyms of Mandate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Mandate

  • — When discussing non-binding advice.
  • — When referring to asking rather than commanding.