Mandate
Definition
(noun) An official order or commission to do something
Examples
“The government issued a mandate for everyone to stay indoors during the storm.”
“The board gave her a mandate to cut costs.”
“My mandate from Carl was simple: get the keys back by noon.”
“After the election, Maya said she didn't have a mandate to raise fares in Austin.”
“The union's mandate expires in June, so they'll vote again at the plant in Detroit.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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