mandate
noun
a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative.
have mandated
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present perfectof mandate.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 rule would have mandated better monitoring at the fence lines of Formosa Plastics and other plants.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
Since 2025, the authorities have mandated that the Max app be pre-installed on all new devices sold in the country.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
Assembly Bill 2222, proposed in 2024, would have mandated the use of phonics in reading instruction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
They’re the ones who have mandated, by law, that the trust fund can be invested only in treasuries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2024
Initially, the bill would have mandated that switch.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024
