Mandate Definition
mandate
noun
- a document giving an official instruction or command
- a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
- the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory
verb
- assign under a mandate; "mandate a colony"
- make mandatory; "the new director of the school board mandated regular tests"
- assign authority to
"Mandate" in song lyrics
See how mandate is used in real songs:
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"or should I say da' mandate?"
The Cross Movement — Spare Rituals -
"It's my mandate"
Gorillaz f/ Del the Funky Homosapien — Rock The House -
"What's the flavour of the rules they mandate"
InI — Grown Man Sport
Words that rhyme with mandate
Usage tips for "mandate"
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