mandate

The word “mandate” has 2 syllables: man-date

It's pronounced as /ˈmæn.deɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for mandate?

In the thesaurus, “mandate” has 47 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for mandate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for mandate

accreditation
ask
authorization
behest
bidding
blank check
call
call for
carte blanche
charge
command
commanding
commendation
commission
consignment
decree
delegation
demand
dictate
direct
directing
directive
edict
empowerment
entrustment
facilitation
fiat
fostering
go ahead
green light
imperative
injunction
instruction
licence
license
okay
ordain
order
ordering
petition
precept
promotion
request
require
sanction
warrant
word

Antonyms for mandate

breach
break
cancel
countermand
denial
question
refusal
request
rescind
veto

Meanings of mandate

noun
1. An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept.
2. The authority to do something, as granted to a politician by the electorate.
3. A papal rescript.
4. A period during which a government is in power.
verb
1. To authorize.
2. To make mandatory.

Example Sentences

The new policy comes with a strict mandate from the government.
Voters gave the president a clear mandate to pursue reforms.
The court issued a mandate to enforce the new regulation.
The committee’s mandate includes investigating fraud allegations.
Local authorities are acting under a federal mandate to reduce emissions.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to mandate, such as: accreditation, ask, authorization, behest, bidding, blank check, breach.

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