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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    authority command decree directive order instruction ruling edict fiat ordinance law regulation rule requirement demand injunction behest bidding charge commission directive dictate imperative necessity obligation requirement stipulation provision clause article covenant pact agreement contract bond charter warranty guarantee

    Meaning of Mandate

    The primary meaning of the word "mandate" is an official instruction or command.

    Definitions

    • A formal order or instruction from a higher authority, especially one with legal or official force
    • * The authority to act on behalf of another person or organization
    • * A territory or area under the control of a particular country or organization

    Etymology of Mandate

    The word "mandate" comes from the Latin "mandatum," which means "order" or "command"
    Historically, the term was used in Roman law to describe a contract where one person (the mandator) gave another person (the mandatory) the authority to act on their behalf
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of Roman law and later in the context of politics and international relations

    Example Uses

    • The government was given a mandate to reduce carbon emissions
    • * The company has a mandate to increase diversity in the workplace
    • * The UN has a mandate to promote peace and security in the region

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rejection refusal denial prohibition ban veto disapproval opposition resistance defiance disobedience noncompliance disregard neglect omission option choice discretion freedom liberty autonomy independence self-governance self-regulation

    Related Nouns

    authority command decree directive order instruction ruling edict law regulation rule requirement demand injunction behest bidding charge commission contract agreement treaty pact covenant charter constitution bylaw ordinance statute

    Related Verbs

    command direct instruct order require demand decree enact legislate regulate govern rule administer manage oversee supervise control dictate impose enforce compel obligate bind

    Related Adjectives

    official formal legal binding authoritative mandatory required necessary obligatory compulsory enforceable executable valid legitimate lawful rightful justifiable reasonable rational logical sensible prudent wise