mandate

Definition

  • noun: an official order to do something
  • noun: an authoritative command
  • verb: to officially demand or require (something)
  • verb: to administer or assign (as a territory) under a mandate
  • often followed by 'to + verb'
  • synonyms: commission, bidding

Examples

  • He won the election so convincingly that he believed the people had 'mandated' him to carry out his policies.

  • He won the election so convincingly that he believed he had been given a 'mandate' for change/reform.

  • He believed he had been given a 'mandate' (from the people) 'to implement' his policies.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The SCLC is seeking a federal court order enjoining the state authorities from interfering with the next march. You're asking me to overturn the Governor's mandate and to do so without a hearing, but it's not going to happen at all without a proper proceeding. Dr. King is in position to (..)
    2014 Selma
  • (..) The only puzzle he hasn't solved is how to grow up. That was very well put. I've talked a lot about Jake in my departmentally mandated therapy sessions. Look, you know my history. You know how important this is to me. This precinct is doing fine, (..)
    2013 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) - No more pollution, okay? Yes? - No, I'm sorry. The state requires you to suspend all activity... ...until these levels reach the mandated minimums. - Where is usual man? Where is Gary? - Got transferred to Las Cruces. - If you'd like to file an appeal... - I have done nothing wrong. (..)
    2011 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Open House Season: 4 Episode 3