as in accreditations
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the committee has been given a mandate to reform the process for admitting applicants to the university
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as in orders
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the president of the sports league has mandated drug testing for all active members
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Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
The Ohio senator co-authored a bipartisan bill that mandates new safety standards and fines for the rail sector, especially those carrying hazardous materials.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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The potential charges stem from a new state law that mandates school districts notify their local prosecutor's office when an elementary student accumulates 15 unexcused absences.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
The Ohio senator co-authored a bipartisan bill that mandates new safety standards and fines for the rail sector, especially those carrying hazardous materials.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Mandates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandates. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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