mandate
noun
a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative.
has mandated
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present perfectof mandate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The National Park Service has mandated guardrails for the work, including the potential presence of “protected species observers” who would call off drilling if marine mammals are nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Fifa has mandated three weeks off for players during the off-season, meaning the aforementioned City players will not be on the plane for the club's pre-season trip to the Far East unless joining later on.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Philadelphia has mandated all city employees to return to their offices if employed full-time, as of July 15.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2024
Hawaii has mandated open-caption screenings in theaters since 2015.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2024
Washington state has talked about similar plans and Kentucky has mandated that EV charging companies include Tesla's plug.
From Reuters ● Jul. 12, 2023
