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mandates

/ˈmændeɪts/ /ˈmændeɪtɪs/

Meanings
noun
An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept.

Examples :

"The principal issued mandates about cell phone use in class, requiring all phones to be silenced and put away. "
politics government law

Related Words

Illustration liturgical

liturgical adjective

/lɪˈtɝdʒɪkəl/

Pertaining to liturgy.

"The church choir practiced the liturgical music for the upcoming Christmas service. "

Illustration electorate

electorate noun

/ɪˈlɛktəɹət/

The dominion of an Elector in the Holy Roman Empire.

"The electorate in the Holy Roman Empire was often influenced by the powerful families of the region. "

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requiring verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher is requiring students to submit their essays by Friday. "

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commission noun

/kəˈmɪʃən/

A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).

"The school's commission to raise funds for the new library was a success. "

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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injunction noun

/ɪnˈdʒʌnk.ʃən/

The act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting.

"The school issued an injunction against bullying, prohibiting any form of harassment. "

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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authoritative adjective

/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/ /ɔˈθɑɹɪtətɪv/

Arising or originating from a figure of authority

"The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron."

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healthcare noun

/ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/ /ˈhɛlθkeɪər/

The prevention, treatment, and management of illness or the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical, nursing, and allied health professions.

"I think free health care should also cover nearsightedness."

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transportation noun

/tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/

The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc.

"We have to get people out of their cars and encourage them to use alternative forms of transportation."

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "