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
Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
However, any new mandate that would require school districts to purchase equipment, like seat belts, should be followed with money, Willis said.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
How districts enforce the cell phone ban differs, and the state didn't mandate a particular practice.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Republicans on the House Transportation Committee praised Trump but felt the proposal and its $10.3 million price tag was an unfunded mandate on the airport.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
However, any new mandate that would require school districts to purchase equipment, like seat belts, should be followed with money, Willis said.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
While Federal Aviation Administration regulations do not require an ARFF vehicle around the clock, Goss said some other countries mandate it before private aircraft from their nation can land at a general aviation airport in the United States.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
How districts enforce the cell phone ban differs, and the state didn't mandate a particular practice.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Verb
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At the same time, Trump has ordered billions of dollars in federal research grants to be cut, which would gut research on cancer, HIV, sickle cell disease, and more.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 July 2025
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At his arraignment Sunday night at Brooklyn Criminal Court, he was ordered held on bail of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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In 2020, then-U.S. Attorney General William Barr authorized prosecutors to seek the death penalty against the Saenz brothers, but President Joe Biden’s attorney general, Merrick Garland, withdrew that authorization in November 2023.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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To get this authorization, the operator has to prove that its vehicles: Can operate while complying with state traffic laws.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Hoyos, 20, requested that applicants create a final product that was engaging, cohesive and matched her specific style.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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By postgame Friday, Correa felt good enough to request to play in Saturday’s afternoon game, but Twins trainers declined.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Mandate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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