mandate
Translation
mandate, authority, command
Examples
The government has a clear mandate to act.
The government has a clear mandate to act.
They carried out the mandate of the committee.
They carried out the mandate of the committee.
Grammar Patterns
a mandate ((to-inf)) authority to do sth. The government has a mandate to act.
the mandate of ((sb./sth.)) an official order from sb./sth. They carried out the mandate of the committee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: authority, instruction, directive, order
Etymology
From Latin 'mandatum' (something commanded), from 'manus' (hand) + 'dare' (to give). Literally, 'to give into someone's hand'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'mandatory'. If you have a mandate to do something, it is mandatory that you do it.