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
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Beyond objections over Bible readings, the mandate drew backlash from teachers who criticized losing the ability to decide what their students will read, although they are still allowed to assign additional books during the school year.
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Jamie Stengle,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The legislation now mandates streaming platforms to do the same.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
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Noun
Marylanders understand that this program represents an opportunity, not a mandate.
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Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Beyond objections over Bible readings, the mandate drew backlash from teachers who criticized losing the ability to decide what their students will read, although they are still allowed to assign additional books during the school year.
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Jamie Stengle,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
Verb
However, the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not cleared for public release, maintained that the permission to mandate the vaccinations was unrelated to the outbreak.
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Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The legislation now mandates streaming platforms to do the same.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandate
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Already, journalists from Iran and African countries face restricted entry despite accreditation by FIFA.
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This integrated infrastructure, including a volunteer portal and accreditation system, enabled smooth operations for both Games, setting a new blueprint for future large-scale events with AI and enhanced cybersecurity.
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The spacecraft will then be ordered to slowly approach and survey Swift before grabbing the observatory with its robotic arms and slowly raising the orbit to nearly 370 miles.
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Larger versions serving 10 to 12 guests can also be ordered for private celebrations.
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Patients must meet eligibility requirements, obtain a prescription and receive prior authorization approval through CMS before coverage begins.
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If a taxpayer needs help from someone like a return preparer or another third party who needs to access the taxpayer’s information to support a Kwong claim, the IRS requires an authorization form (IRS Form 8821).
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The Ohio Supreme Court has denied Mackenzie Shirilla's appeal requesting a new trial after she was convicted of murder in 2022.
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Around the same time, PennLive reporter Jenna Wise requested three autopsy reports related to a 2025 crime spree from Susquehanna County Coroner Jessica Chiaramonte.
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“Mandate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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