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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.
Governments may mandate specific agencies with the authority to enforce regulations.
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.
The region was mandated to the United States, overseeing its transition to self-government.
03
to make something obligatory
Transitive: to mandate sth | to mandate that
Examples
The school has mandated regular vaccinations for all students.
The new law mandates a minimum wage for workers in all sectors.
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.
By royal mandate, the festival was postponed until further notice.
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.
The president-elect outlined his mandate for economic reform during his inauguration speech.
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.
The British mandate over Palestine lasted until 1948.
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