mandate
Translation
mandate, authority, command
Examples
The government has a mandate to reform the system.
The government has a mandate to reform the system.
The new law is a mandate for change.
The new law is a mandate for change.
Grammar Patterns
a mandate ((to-inf)) an official order or authority to do sth. The government has a mandate to reform the system.
a mandate ((for sth.)) an order for sth. The new law is a mandate for change.
Similar Words
Synonyms: authority, order, instruction, directive
Etymology
From Latin 'mandatum' (something commanded), from 'manus' (hand) + 'dare' (to give). Literally 'to give into one's hand'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'man' + 'date' - a man gives a date (deadline) for a command to be completed.