mandate

US /ˈmænˌdet/

UK /'mændeɪt/

B2TOEIC
v.t.Transitive VerbTo order that something is done
The king and queen mandate that the people cannot wear purple
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Official command or order
There is a new mandate that prohibits smoking in public places
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The authority to carry out a policy or course of action, regarded as given by the electorate to a candidate or party that has won an election.
The election victory gave the president a clear mandate to proceed with his policies.

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