Mandating
/ˈmæn.deɪ.tɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of imposing a legal obligation or requirement by authoritative order.
The statute is mandating the disclosure of financial records upon request.
Forms
- mandate
- mandates
- mandated
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Commentary
Use 'mandating' to denote the process or action of legally requiring compliance, often through statutes or administrative rules.
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