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
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Under Karen Bass, Los Angeles remains as hostile to business and investment as ever, with high levels of regulation, mandates and lots of red tape.
—Sal Rodriguez, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Gloria Domingos, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Unlike supermassive black holes, the critics argued, LRDs appeared occluded by much denser clouds of gas, potentially mandating a more direct method for accurately measuring their mass.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
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Noun
This isn’t the first time state workers’ commutes have been used to argue against the governor’s mandate.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Under Karen Bass, Los Angeles remains as hostile to business and investment as ever, with high levels of regulation, mandates and lots of red tape.
—Sal Rodriguez, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Verb
Florida mandated verification documentation in 2024.
—Gloria Domingos, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Unlike supermassive black holes, the critics argued, LRDs appeared occluded by much denser clouds of gas, potentially mandating a more direct method for accurately measuring their mass.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandate
Noun
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These efforts have earned Green Globe accreditation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In the winter of 1942, Miller became one the few women photographers to receive accreditation as a war correspondent from the United States Army.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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About a week before their return to the state championship game, the Hornets’ catcher’s communication equipment broke, leaving them little time to order a replacement.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Louisiana is currently using a map ordered by a lower court in 2024 to comply with the Voting Rights Act by including a second district with a majority-Black population.—
JACK BROOK,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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Fireworks set off without authorization in Rome reportedly triggered a mass stampede of frightened horses during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s annual Republic Day parade, injuring multiple riders and animals.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Citigroup Top pick Citigroup is up 67% over the past 12 months with more room to run, Bank of America said after CEO Jane Fraser's investor day earlier this month, which included news of a $30 billion buyback authorization.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Speakers at the council meeting all requested answers from the council regarding why the event was canceled.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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When a party requests that a proceeding be sealed, a judge will often solicit input from the other side and allow third parties, such as the public and news media, to also provide input.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Mandate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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