mandate

Definitions

An official order or commission to do something.

The authority to carry out a policy or course of action, regarded as given by the electorate to a candidate or party that is victorious in an election.

A contract or instruction authorizing a bank to perform a service or transaction.

Examples

The new law includes a mandate that all employees must wear safety gear.

The government has a clear mandate from the voters to reform the healthcare system.

The board of directors decided to mandate a change in company policy regarding remote work.

Synonyms

authorization command decree directive edict injunction instruction

Antonyms

abolition cancellation denial forbiddance negation prohibition refusal