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Mandate
01
a document giving an official instruction or command
02
the legality and power given to a government or other organization after winning an election
03
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
01
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 company's policy mandates that employees log in before using the network.
The prime minister decided to call an early election to seek a fresh mandate from the voters.
The dynasty's power emanated from the mandate said to be received by the first forefather many generations past.
