mandate
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Definition
A mandate is an official order or command to do something, or the authority given to a person or group to carry out certain tasks, especially from a government or voters.
Usage & Nuances
'Mandate' is formal; mainly used for governments, organizations, or legal contexts. Common phrases: 'government mandate', 'clear mandate', 'by mandate of'. As a verb: 'to mandate' means to require by official order. Sometimes confused with 'order' (which is less formal and less official).
Example Sentences
The government issued a mandate to reduce pollution.
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The workers followed the company's mandate.
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She received a clear mandate from the voters.
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Is wearing a mask still a mandate in your city?
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After the election, the president claimed a strong mandate for change.
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The new law was passed under the direct mandate of the prime minister.
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