as in accreditation
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the committee has been given a mandate to reform the process for admitting applicants to the university
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as in to order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the president of the sports league has mandated drug testing for all active members
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Recent Examples of mandate
Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
However, any new mandate that would require school districts to purchase equipment, like seat belts, should be followed with money, Willis said.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
How districts enforce the cell phone ban differs, and the state didn't mandate a particular practice.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Republicans on the House Transportation Committee praised Trump but felt the proposal and its $10.3 million price tag was an unfunded mandate on the airport.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
However, any new mandate that would require school districts to purchase equipment, like seat belts, should be followed with money, Willis said.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
While Federal Aviation Administration regulations do not require an ARFF vehicle around the clock, Goss said some other countries mandate it before private aircraft from their nation can land at a general aviation airport in the United States.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
How districts enforce the cell phone ban differs, and the state didn't mandate a particular practice.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandate
Verb
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Some of those claims were dismissed by a judge in 2024, but the lawsuit was still ordered to move forward; in June, however, Lizzo filed an appeal aimed at shutting it down for good on the grounds that the dancers’ claims clashed with her First Amendment rights.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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The company has been ordering fireworks a year in advance, Marietta said.—
Tim Hrenchir,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The wastewater testing program would need authorization from the legislature.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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To do so, however, requires authorization by the federal government.—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Hoyos, 20, requested that applicants create a final product that was engaging, cohesive and matched her specific style.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Personnel requested ground and air ambulances, and began performing life-saving measures.—
Theresa Clift
July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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“Mandate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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