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

2 of 2

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

Others — like California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers in State Employment — are meeting with departments to discuss proper accommodations and terms related to Newsom’s return-to-office mandate. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

There are times when things are clicking in the economy and both of the two Fed mandates are at peace with each other. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

Verb

States could still offer opportunities for public comment, but the EPA would no longer mandate them as a condition for states to grant permits. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Hawaii has no statewide requirement or policy mandating instruction specifically on 9/11, the state Department of Education said. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026