as in accreditations
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
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as in orders
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
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Recent Examples of mandates
Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Or, if you’re headed to a destination wedding that mandates a full face of glam, take advantage of the case’s six pockets to arrive fully stocked.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
California voters last month approved a ballot measure that mandates that 98% of 340B revenue be directed to patient care.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Article 39 of the Constitution of South Korea mandates all male citizens to enlist in the military between the ages of 18 and 28.
—Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
The potential charges stem from a new state law that mandates school districts notify their local prosecutor's office when an elementary student accumulates 15 unexcused absences.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
The Ohio senator co-authored a bipartisan bill that mandates new safety standards and fines for the rail sector, especially those carrying hazardous materials.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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The law mandates automatic expungement for decriminalized or legalized offenses, including marijuana possession, and facilitates sealing for misdemeanor convictions after a 10-year waiting period.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Or, if you’re headed to a destination wedding that mandates a full face of glam, take advantage of the case’s six pockets to arrive fully stocked.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
California voters last month approved a ballot measure that mandates that 98% of 340B revenue be directed to patient care.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Article 39 of the Constitution of South Korea mandates all male citizens to enlist in the military between the ages of 18 and 28.
—Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
The potential charges stem from a new state law that mandates school districts notify their local prosecutor's office when an elementary student accumulates 15 unexcused absences.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
The Ohio senator co-authored a bipartisan bill that mandates new safety standards and fines for the rail sector, especially those carrying hazardous materials.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Mandates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandates. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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