noun🔗ShareAn official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept."The principal issued mandates about cell phone use in class, requiring all phones to be silenced and put away. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe authority to do something, as granted to a politician by the electorate."The election results gave the new mayor a clear mandate to improve public transportation. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA papal rescript."The Vatican published several mandates regarding changes to liturgical music. "religiontheologydoctrineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA period during which a government is in power.""During both of President Obama's mandates, healthcare reform was a major focus." "politicsgovernmentperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo authorize"The board of directors mandates that all employees attend the safety training. "governmentpoliticslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make mandatory"The new company policy mandates that all employees attend a weekly safety training session. "governmentpoliticslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
