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mandate

Pronunciation: [ˈmænˌdeɪt]

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Learn how to use mandate in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “government”

(noun) a mandate is an official command or instruction given by a group in power. It's like when a teacher tells you to do your homework; it's something you have to follow because they said so.

Example

The government received a mandate from the people to improve education.

Example

The mayor's actions were not in line with the mandate given by the city council.

Example

What mandate did the voters give during the last election?

Context: “instruct”

(verb) to mandate means to officially order or require someone to do something. It's like when your parent tells you that you must clean your room; they are mandating it to keep the house tidy.

Example

The school will mandate that all students wear uniforms starting next year.

Example

The principal decided not to mandate attendance at the school event this time.

Example

What actions did the committee mandate to improve safety?

Context: “authority”

(noun) a mandate can also mean the responsibility or power given to a person or group to carry out certain actions. It’s like being chosen as the class president, giving you the mandate to lead your classmates.

Example

The organization operates under a mandate to protect wildlife.

Example

Without a clear mandate, the team struggled to know what to focus on.

Example

What is the mandate of our school board?

How to pronounce mandate

Pronunciation: [ˈmænˌdeɪt]

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