Service Mandate
/ˈsɜːrvɪs ˈmændeɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal authorization or directive empowering a person or entity to provide specific services on behalf of another party.
The healthcare provider operated under a service mandate issued by the government.
- (n.) An official order defining the scope and terms under which services must be delivered, often in public or contractual contexts.
The contract included a service mandate outlining the obligations of the supplier.
Forms
- service mandate
- service mandates
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Commentary
Often used in contexts involving delegated authority, care should be taken to delineate the exact scope and limits of the mandate in drafting documents.
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