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Mandate Definition & Meaning

mandate
noun
  1. a document giving an official instruction or command
  2. 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
  3. the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory
verb
  1. assign under a mandate; "mandate a colony"
  2. make mandatory; "the new director of the school board mandated regular tests"
  3. assign authority to

"Mandate" in song lyrics

See how mandate is used in real songs:

  • "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

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Frequently asked questions

What does mandate mean?
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 assign under a mandate; "mandate a colony" make mandatory; "the new director of the school board mandated regular tests" assign authority to
What part of speech is mandate?
Mandate is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does mandate have?
Mandate has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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