as in accreditation
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the committee has been given a mandate to reform the process for admitting applicants to the university
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as in to order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the president of the sports league has mandated drug testing for all active members
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Recent Examples of mandate
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
Last year, Pritzker signed an unfunded mandate — a pension sweetener bill that will cost city taxpayers $11 billion.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The primary driver for this partnership is the surge in strict international mandates, such as France’s Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy (AGEC), the EU Deforestation Regulation, and upcoming Digital Product Passport requirements.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
Last year, Pritzker signed an unfunded mandate — a pension sweetener bill that will cost city taxpayers $11 billion.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Currently, retailers are allowed to participate in a voluntary tire program that is not mandated.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandate
Noun
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The district also continues to fight for full accreditation while facing an ongoing state audit.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The accreditation agency’s board will still have to vote on whether to remove the sanctions, but the recommendation from the inspectors is a positive step, Dockery said in his letter.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My sister, Louise, had spent hours perfecting the screechy, imperious cry of Starscream, only to use it when phoning the takeaway and ordering curry sauce and chips.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the kitchen, as well as using vegetables grown in the garden or nearby, the hotel has adopted Meat Free Monday to encourage guests to order vegetarian meals at least once a week.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to a report from The New York Post published Saturday, Swalwell hired a nanny for his children who then kept working for them after her work authorization permit expired in 2022.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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There was no strategy, no plan, no authorization.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Defense attorneys requested the change of venue to Tarrant County, arguing that Horner could not get a fair trial in Wise County.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Officers began life-saving measures and requested an ambulance to respond to the scene.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Mandate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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