mandate
noun
a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative.
will mandate
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future tenseof mandate.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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New York state has an economics requirement and will mandate personal finance for high-schoolers starting in the fall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
In response to his remarks, Mrs Mills said she was "delighted that they've confirmed they will mandate change across the NHS".
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2023
Getting better yields matters because the EU will mandate minimum amounts of recycled lithium, cobalt and nickel in EV batteries within eight years.
From Reuters ● Jul. 21, 2023
Starting April 1, federal Medicaid requirements will mandate for the first time in three years that states reconfirm patients’ income and household size if they want to retain coverage.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
"You really should have a moon manicure. I'll have my nail attendant do one for you. When I am regent queen, I will mandate it. Even for Belles. Everything about a person should be beautiful."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
