CEFR C1

mandate

noun

Meaning

An official order or commission to do something; the authority to act that is given by the electorate to a representative or government.

Examples

The UN passed a mandate to send peacekeepers to the region.
The president's mandate from the voters was to reform healthcare.

Synonyms: order, command, authorization, decree, injunction

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mandate (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmændeɪt/

Definition

An official order or commission to do something; the authority to act that is given by the electorate to a representative or government.

Examples

The UN passed a mandate to send peacekeepers to the region.
The president's mandate from the voters was to reform healthcare.
The court issued a mandate for the company to cease its operations.

How to Use mandate

mandate for (prepositional phrase): Specifies the purpose or reason for the mandate. — "The new law is a mandate for stricter environmental controls."
mandate to (prepositional phrase): Specifies the action or task that is authorized. — "The committee has a mandate to investigate the allegations."

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