Synonyms of mandate

mandate 1 of 2

noun

ˈman-ˌdāt 

as in accreditation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accreditation
• authorization
• licence
• license
• commission
• delegation
• empowerment
• promotion
• directing
• facilitation
• commanding
• consignment
• commendation
• entrustment
• ordering
• fostering

mandate

2 of 2

verb

ˈman-ˌdāt 

as in to order

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• order
• request
• dictate
• ask
• require
• decree
• call for
• direct
• demand
• command
• call
• ordain
• petition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rescind
• cancel
• countermand

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mandate

Noun

Strum has initiated a round of reorganizations and firings at the Memorial System, under a mandate from the board to improve the organization’s efficiency. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025

The vendor has assured that the replacement equipment will be fully compliant with any mandates in accordance with Trump’s executive order, and the existing equipment’s software can be updated easily, Bailey said. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025

Verb

The rule, set to take effect on April 11, mandates non-citizens carry proof of registration or face fines and imprisonment, raising concerns about potential discrimination and harassment. —Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025

What To Know According to an internal memo, USAID staff were notified that all roles not mandated by law will be phased out in July and September. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025