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A set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure
Plural for an official order or commission to do something
“However, we will not accept one job cut or any reduction in equipment and would seek a mandate for strike action should that be proposed.”
Plural for the authority or approval to carry out a policy as an elected party or candidate
“A representative in this regard has the mandate to pursue only what he or she promised to pursue prior to the election.”
(Canadian) Plural for a period during which a government is in power
“In August 2002, he announced that he would not seek a fourth mandate, but would serve until 2004.”
Plural for a summons to appear in court
Plural for an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right
Plural for a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Plural for a country or area under the political control of another country
To command the doing of by one's authority
“If this court orders counsel appointed in certain cases, it will mandate that counsel be paid from public funds.”
To accept as satisfactory or conforming to the required standards or rules
To bestow legal or official authority to
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