mandates (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmændeɪts/
Definition
Official orders or requirements given by a government or other authority, making certain actions compulsory.
Examples
The government issued strict mandates for mask-wearing in public spaces during the pandemic.
Compliance with environmental mandates is crucial for companies operating in this region.
The school board's new mandates require all students to complete a certain number of volunteer hours.
How to Use mandates
- mandate to do something (prepositional phrase)
- An official order or authority to perform a specific action. — "The committee received a mandate to investigate the financial irregularities."
- mandate that + clause (collocation)
- To officially require that a certain condition or action exists. — "The law mandates that all new buildings meet strict energy efficiency standards."
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