Mandate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈman-ˌdāt/ man·date

Meaning & Definition of Mandate

Mandate (noun)

  1. an authoritative command; especially, a formal order from a superior court or official to an inferior one
  2. an authorization to act given to a representative
  3. an order or commission granted by the League of Nations to a member nation for the establishment of a responsible government over a former German colony or other conquered territory

Mandate (verb)

  1. to officially require (something), make (something) mandatory, order; also, to direct or require (someone) to do something
  2. to administer or assign (something, such as a territory) under a mandate

Mandate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the granting of power to perform various acts or duties

    "the committee has been given a mandate to reform the process for admitting applicants to the university"

    similar: accreditation, authorization, commission, delegation, empowerment, license
    related: commendation, consignment, entrustment, facilitation, fostering, promotion, commanding, directing, ordering

Mandate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority

    "the president of the sports league has mandated drug testing for all active members"

    similar: call, command, decree, dictate, direct, ordain, order, call for
    related: ask, petition, request, demand, require
    near: cancel, countermand, rescind

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mandate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mandate:

accreditation, authorization, commission, delegation, empowerment, license, call, command, decree, dictate, direct, ordain, order, call for

Related Words for Mandate

commendation, consignment, entrustment, facilitation, fostering, promotion, commanding, directing, ordering, ask, petition, request, demand, require

Near Antonyms of Mandate

cancel, countermand, rescind

Word Forms of Mandate

Inflections: mandated, mandating

Origin & Etymology of Mandate

Middle French & Latin; Middle French mandat, from Latin mandatum, from neuter of mandatus, past participle of mandare to entrust, enjoin, probably irregular from manus hand + -dere to put manual, do

First known use: 1521

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mandate

What does "Mandate" mean?

"Mandate" means an authoritative command; especially, a formal order from a superior court or official to an inferior one. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: an authoritative command; especially, a formal order from a superior court or official to an inferior one. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mandate"?

Other words for "Mandate" include accreditation, authorization, commission, delegation, empowerment, license, call and command. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mandate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mandate"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mandate". Common alternatives include accreditation, authorization, commission, delegation, empowerment, license, call, command, decree and dictate.

How do you use "Mandate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mandate" in a sentence: "the committee has been given a mandate to reform the process for admitting applicants to the university"; "the president of the sports league has mandated drug testing for all active members".

Is "Mandate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mandate" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Mandate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Mandate" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Mandate"?

"Mandate" is pronounced /ˈman-ˌdāt/ and divided into syllables as man·date.

What is the origin of the word "Mandate"?

"Mandate" comes from Middle French & Latin; Middle French mandat, from Latin mandatum, from neuter of mandatus, past participle of mandare to entrust, enjoin, probably irregular from manus hand + -dere to put manual, do. First known use: 1521.