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mandate

 

[ ˈmæn.deɪt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

government

An official order or commission to do something. A command or authorization to act in a particular way.

Synonyms

decree, directive, instruction

Examples of usage

  • The president issued a mandate for stricter border control measures.
  • The mandate of the committee was to investigate the allegations of corruption.
Context #2 | Noun

business

The authority to carry out a policy or course of action as given by the electorate to a party or candidate.

Synonyms

approval, authorization, endorsement

Examples of usage

  • The party won a clear mandate in the election to implement their manifesto promises.
  • The new CEO received a strong mandate from the board to restructure the company.
Context #3 | Verb

government

To give (someone) authority to act in a certain way.

Synonyms

authorize, order, require

Examples of usage

  • The president mandated the use of masks in all public spaces.
  • The law mandates that all students must attend school until a certain age.

Translations

Translations of the word "mandate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mandato

🇮🇳 आदेश

🇩🇪 Mandat

🇮🇩 mandat

🇺🇦 мандат

🇵🇱 mandat

🇯🇵 命令 (めいれい)

🇫🇷 mandat

🇪🇸 mandato

🇹🇷 yetki

🇰🇷 명령

🇸🇦 تفويض

🇨🇿 mandát

🇸🇰 mandát

🇨🇳 授权 (shòuquán)

🇸🇮 mandat

🇮🇸 umboð

🇰🇿 мандат

🇬🇪 მანდატი

🇦🇿 mandat

🇲🇽 mandato

Etymology

The word 'mandate' comes from the Latin word 'mandatum', which means 'something commanded'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Originally, it referred to an official command or instruction, particularly in the context of government or authority. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of authorization or permission to carry out a specific action. The concept of a mandate is closely linked to the idea of authority and responsibility, particularly in political and business contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,146 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.