Mandate
/ˈmæn.deɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) An official order or commission to do something.
The court issued a mandate requiring the agency to comply with new regulations.
- (v.) To officially require or order; to give authority to act.
The legislature mandated new safety standards for public buildings.
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- mandates
- mandated
- mandating
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Commentary
In legal contexts, mandates often carry binding authority and should be clearly defined to avoid ambiguity.
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