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
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
As part of the compensation fund, the Department of Transportation has mandated Southwest to issue passengers a $75 flight credit voucher if their arrival is delayed more than three hours for reasons within Southwest's control.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2023
Washington state has talked about similar plans and Kentucky has mandated that EV charging companies include Tesla's plug.
From Reuters ● Jul. 12, 2023
