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to mandate
01
to officially give someone the authority or responsibility to carry out specific tasks or make decisions
Ditransitive: to mandate sb with authority or responsibility
Examples
The board of directors decided to mandate the new CEO with strategic decision-making authority.
02
to assign or place a territory under the control or administration of a nation or authority
Transitive: to mandate a territory | to mandate a territory to a country
Examples
The League of Nations mandated the administration of certain regions to ensure peace and stability.
03
to make something obligatory
Transitive: to mandate sth | to mandate that
Examples
The school has mandated regular vaccinations for all students.
Mandate
01
an official document that sets out a specific order or command to be carried out
Examples
The council issued a mandate requiring all businesses to reduce energy consumption.
02
the legality and power given to a government or other organization after winning an election
Examples
After winning the election with a significant majority, the new government claimed a strong mandate to implement their policies.
03
a former territory placed under the temporary administration of another power by the League of Nations after World War I
Examples
Syria and Lebanon were French mandates established after World War I.
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