Synonyms of mandating

mandating 1 of 2

noun

as in approval

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approval
• prescription
• decreeing
• ordering
• permission
• commandment
• sanctioning
• clearance
• passing
• indorsement
• ratification
• endorsement
• authorization
• validation
• legislation
• legalization
• legitimation
• formalization
• founding
• legitimization
• enactment
• institution
• establishment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abolition
• repeal
• avoidance
• cancellation
• dissolution
• abolishment
• abrogation
• voiding
• abatement
• invalidation
• annulment
• nullification
• negation
• cancelation
• abortion
• defeasance
• recall
• quashing
• veto
• override
• overruling
• rescindment
• overturn
• calling off
• countermand

mandating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of mandate

as in ordering

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

• ordering
• requesting
• requiring
• asking
• dictating
• decreeing
• directing
• demanding
• calling for
• commanding
• calling
• ordaining
• petitioning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cancelling
• canceling
• rescinding
• countermanding