Synonyms of mandate

mandate 1 of 2

noun

ˈman-ˌdāt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accreditation
• authorization
• license
• commission
• delegation
• empowerment
• promotion
• directing
• facilitation
• commanding
• consignment
• commendation
• entrustment
• ordering
• fostering

mandate

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verb

ˈman-ˌdāt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• order
• request
• dictate
• ask
• require
• decree
• call for
• direct
• demand
• command
• call
• ordain
• petition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rescind
• cancel
• countermand

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mandate

Noun

Corporate governance solutions rarely take the form of universal mandates. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Some departments were also delaying implementation of the mandate. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

Verb

According to a news release from Sanders, the act would stop construction of AI infrastructure to give the government time to mandate reviews of AI products. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 29 June 2026

This contract mandated the production and usage of five content pieces along with a six-month exclusivity period, providing the financial foundation to contemplate a total professional transition. — Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026