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

With Lula’s fourth mandate, Brazil looks set to remain a huge oasis of progressive pro-film governmental policies, aiding filmmakers throughout the region, as seen in the latest films, for example, of Rodrigo Teixeira. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Chelsea Cirruzzo’s reporting reveals the center’s actual mandate is broader, focusing on the long-term symptoms that people experience after an infection. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026

Verb

Continue reading ⦠RIGHTS ON THE LINE â ICE crackdown divides swing state candidates as GOP nominee vows to mandate sheriff cooperation. — FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington currently or will have laws mandating this for packaging. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026