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Mandating: meaning, definitions and examples

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mandating

 

[ mænˈdeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Mandating refers to the act of officially requiring something to be done or enforced. It often involves setting regulations or rules that must be followed. This term is commonly used in legal and governmental frameworks.

Synonyms

compelling, enforcing, obligating, requiring

Examples of usage

  • The government is mandating new health guidelines.
  • Schools are mandating students to wear uniforms.
  • The law mandates that all employees receive minimum wage.

Translations

Translations of the word "mandating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mandatário

🇮🇳 अनिवार्य

🇩🇪 auffordern

🇮🇩 mewajibkan

🇺🇦 вимагати

🇵🇱 nakazujący

🇯🇵 命令する

🇫🇷 mandater

🇪🇸 mandar

🇹🇷 zorlamak

🇰🇷 의무화하다

🇸🇦 إلزام

🇨🇿 pověřit

🇸🇰 prikazovať

🇨🇳 强制

🇸🇮 naročiti

🇮🇸 fyrirskipun

🇰🇿 міндеттеу

🇬🇪 ბრძანა

🇦🇿 mecburiyyət

🇲🇽 mandar

Word origin

The word 'mandate' originates from the Latin word 'mandatum', which means 'something commanded'. This Latin term is derived from 'mandare', meaning 'to order' or 'to commit'. The usage of 'mandate' in English began in the early 19th century, acquiring legal connotations as it referred to an authoritative command or order. With the development of modern governance and law, 'mandating' has come to be associated with laws and regulations that require compliance. In contemporary usage, the term encompasses a broad range of formal directives from government, organizations, and institutions that necessitate certain actions or behaviors among individuals or entities. The evolution of the word reflects changes in societal structures and the increasing complexity of governance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,180, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.