Administrative Mandate
/ˌæd.mɪˈnɪs.trə.tɪv ˈmæn.deɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A directive issued by an administrative agency or authority requiring a specific action or compliance with regulatory requirements.
The agency issued an administrative mandate to enforce environmental standards on the factory.
Forms
- administrative mandate
- administrative mandates
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Commentary
Typically used to describe authoritative commands by government agencies; drafters should clarify scope and enforcement mechanisms in legal texts.
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