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Mandate
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a document giving an official instruction or command
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the legality and power given to a government or other organization after winning an election
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a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
to mandate
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assign under a mandate
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to officially give someone the authority or responsibility to carry out specific tasks or make decisions
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to make something obligatory
Example
The mandate from the shareholders clothed the executive team in fiduciary responsibility.
The president-elect outlined his mandate for economic reform during his inauguration speech.
The council received a mandate from its members to negotiate better working conditions with the management.
Winning the majority of seats in parliament gave the party a strong mandate.
The company's policy mandates that employees log in before using the network.
