mandate
noun
a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative.
is mandating
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present progressiveof mandate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The European Union is mandating digital national IDs in the coming year—and regulated industries such as banking and education must accept them by 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 27, 2025
The Sacramento City Unified School District is mandating masks for all staff and students beginning on Monday.
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2022
"One of the things the Royal College of Surgeons has asked the Welsh government to consider is mandating cross-regional cooperation," said Ms Hill.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2022
And for the first time, the government is mandating an annual cybersecurity audit from either TSA or an independent inspector to help operators identify weaknesses as soon as possible.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 3, 2021
Floyd said one aspect that lawmakers will have to consider is mandating a vaccine with boosters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2021
