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
Emily Longeretta, Variety, 28 May 2025
This year, lawmakers considered a long list of new taxes, regulations and mandates — many of which would have made Maryland even more expensive for employers.
—Mary D. Kane, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2025
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The race In order to try to spice up the race this year, the sport's organizers mandated that every driver perform two tire-changing pit stops during the race.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
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Noun
Launching this production company feels like a natural extension of my long and deeply rewarding creative journey, which has taught me that storytelling is both a mandate and an invitation.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 28 May 2025
This year, lawmakers considered a long list of new taxes, regulations and mandates — many of which would have made Maryland even more expensive for employers.
—Mary D. Kane, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2025
Verb
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 mandated the use of refrigerants with a global warming potential of 750 or less by January 1, 2025.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The race In order to try to spice up the race this year, the sport's organizers mandated that every driver perform two tire-changing pit stops during the race.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
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Verb
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As part of his administration’s campaign against DEI programs, Trump has also ordered federal agencies, including FERC, to stop considering environmental justice in decision-making.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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Showtime has ordered an eighth season of its drama The Chi, putting the show into rare company at the outlet.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
Noun
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This agency oversees the authorization for manufacturing firms to sell and distribute these vaccines as part of an official USDA animal disease control program.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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This withdrawal came following the company’s public announcement to increase its share repurchase authorization to $750 million and commit to utilize $200 million of such authorization over the next three months and $500 million within the next 12 months.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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That’s how Phil Robertson, who found fame and fortune through his hunting-business empire and some controversy but also popularity for his outspoken religious and political beliefs, requested people respond to his death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York wrote to the judge requesting the man be incarcerated before trial.—
Evan Mealins,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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“Mandate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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