noun🔗ShareAn official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept."The school board issued a mandate that all students wear school uniforms. "politicsgovernmentlawrightstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe authority to do something, as granted to a politician by the electorate."The new school principal's mandate is to improve student behavior. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA papal rescript."The Pope's mandate clarified the church's stance on marriage. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA period during which a government is in power."The current mandate of the school board is ending next month. "politicsgovernmentperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo authorize"The school board mandated a new dress code for all students. "governmentpoliticslaworganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make mandatory"The school board mandated that all students wear school uniforms. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
