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mandates

 

[ ˈmæn.deɪts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

government

Official orders or commands issued by a government or other authority.

Synonyms

decrees, directives, orders

Examples of usage

  • The new law imposes strict mandates on companies to reduce carbon emissions.
  • The government issued a mandate requiring all citizens to wear masks in public places.
Context #2 | Verb

official requirement

To officially require something to be done.

Synonyms

compel, obligate, require

Examples of usage

  • The company mandates regular safety training for all employees.
  • The law mandates that all vehicles must be equipped with airbags.

Translations

Translations of the word "mandates" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mandatos

🇮🇳 मंडेट्स

🇩🇪 Mandate

🇮🇩 mandat

🇺🇦 мандати

🇵🇱 mandaty

🇯🇵 命令

🇫🇷 mandats

🇪🇸 mandatos

🇹🇷 yetkiler

🇰🇷 명령

🇸🇦 تفويضات

🇨🇿 mandáty

🇸🇰 mandáty

🇨🇳 指令

🇸🇮 mandati

🇮🇸 umboð

🇰🇿 мандаттар

🇬🇪 მანდატები

🇦🇿 mandatlar

🇲🇽 mandatos

Etymology

The word 'mandate' originated from the Latin word 'mandatum', which means 'a command'. The term has been used in English since the 16th century, originally in the legal sense of an official order or commission. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of an official requirement or directive.

See also: mandated, mandatory.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,701, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.