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mandate

noun verb

the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory

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Word length
7
Starts with
M
Ends with
E
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈmæn.deɪt

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory

noun

  1. a document giving an official instruction or command

noun

  1. a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves

verb

  1. assign authority to

verb

  1. make mandatory

    “the new director of the school board mandated regular tests”

verb

  1. assign under a mandate

    “mandate a colony”

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Example Sentences

the new director of the school board mandated regular tests
mandate a colony

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