Definitions

1. noun

a requirement or condition imposed by a law or regulation

“The new tax law has several mandates that businesses must follow.”

2. noun

a person’s authority or power

“She wielded a great deal of mandate among her colleagues.”

3. verb

to require or command (something) to be done

“The government mandated the use of seatbelts in all vehicles.”

4. verb

to give (something) the authority or power to command

“The new policy mandates that all employees must complete a training program.”

5. noun

a command or instruction, especially one given by a superior

“He received a mandate from his boss to increase sales by 10%.”