Meaning Of The Word Mandate

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What's The Definition Of Mandate?

mandate
If a government or other elected body has a mandate to carry out a particular policy or task, they have the authority to carry it out as a result of winning an election or vote.
If someone is given a mandate to carry out a particular policy or task, they are given the official authority to do it.

mandate in American English
an authoritative order or command, esp. a written one
noun: a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative
transitive verb: to authorize or decree (a particular action), as by the enactment of law

mandate in British English
noun: an official or authoritative instruction or command
verb: to assign (territory) to a nation under a mandate

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